--- - :section_id: 8 :index: 1 :header: Transportation :text: "- **Car** - The Hub provides a volunteer car at cost price (0,20€/ km.) Little driving test required before borrowing it first time. \r\n- **Bus** - There’s a bus stop right in front of the house. On the weekdays, busses go to Karjaa (7 km -grocery stores, post office, train station etc.) and to Helsinki. [see here](https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en).\r\n- **Bicycle** - We have a few bikes that can be borrowed for everyday use.\r\n- **Train** - The nearby train station in Karjaa is perfect for longer travels, for example one hour to Helsinki, [see more](https://www.vr.fi/en).\r\n" :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 17:03:36.978214748 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 1 :image_id: 16 - :section_id: 8 :index: 2 :header: Common utilities :text: "- **Laundry room** - washing machine, iron \r\n- **Kitchen** - common kitchen and lounge space\r\n- **Storage** - space for everyone's private food\r\n- **Showers** - showers are equiped with soaps -take your other personal hygienic products with you" :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 17:03:40.690983773 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 2 :image_id: 31 - :section_id: 8 :index: 3 :header: Clothing :text: "## You can borrow **work clothes** and **warm winter clothes** for your stay, such as \r\n\r\n\r\n• shirts • pants\r\n• sweatshirts • sweaters\r\n• shoes • painting clothes\r\n• jackets • scarves\r\n• hats •. gloves\r\n• woolly socks • bathrobes\r\n\r\n" :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-23 20:40:53.889949461 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 3 :image_id: 32 - :section_id: 10 :index: 1 :header: Music room :text: "The music rooms is equipped with\r\nacoustic and electric drum kits,\r\nguitar\r\nand piano." :options: background: white text_color: none text_align: left subheader: '' order: left button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-24 19:33:55.418156724 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 4 :image_id: 17 - :section_id: 10 :index: 2 :header: Sauna :text: 'The Sauna is normally heated once a week. The workawayers take care (in their free time) that there''s always plenty of firewood chopped ready. Sometimes during the summer we move the sauna to the lake! ' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-24 19:40:22.858921574 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 5 :image_id: 23 - :section_id: 10 :index: 3 :header: Gym :text: "The gym offers\r\nparalets\r\npull-up bar\r\ntrx\r\nweights." :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-24 19:34:11.451461440 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 6 :image_id: 24 - :section_id: 10 :index: 4 :header: Football field :text: There's a field right next to the Hub building, where you can play a sport of your choice. :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-23 20:55:37.315093887 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 7 :image_id: 28 - :section_id: 11 :index: 1 :header: The workaday deal :text: "Each workawayer is expected to work 5 hours per day, 5 days a week, when possible in flexible work-hours.\r\nWe do our best to match the work with the workers preferences. On top of this everyone participates in keeping the accommodation area clean (eg do their own dishes). In winter some snow work. We have cleaning shifts there every Wed & Sun." :options: background: none color: none order: left text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:29:21.847991197 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 8 :image_id: 26 - :section_id: 11 :index: 2 :header: Work types :text: "Some of the common work types include:\r\npainting, cleaning, cooking, renovating, decorating, gardening, computer work and more.\r\nIf you have special skills do tell. Also metal work, woodwork, electronics, marketing, event management, all need to be done at times." :options: background: none color: none order: left text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:27:50.914346126 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 9 :image_id: 25 - :section_id: 11 :index: 3 :header: House rules :text: "Since we all live together, and create the safe and good-feeling space together, everyone is required to follow the basic rules of the house.\r\nPlease read the linked page, as you will be asked to agree and conform to the rules." :options: background: none color: none order: left text_align: center text_color: white button_link: "/house_rules" button_text: House Rules :updated_at: 2023-05-14 18:10:58.522793821 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 10 :image_id: 27 - :section_id: 14 :index: 1 :header: Plane :text: "Helsinki-Vantaa airport is the closest one, from there you can take the train to the city center, and then to Karjaa. You can also buy the train ticket straight from the airport to Karjaa, changing train once in Pasila (a station just before Helsinki city centre).\r\n[see more](https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/access)" :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: left button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-23 22:07:00.003439376 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 11 :image_id: 10 - :section_id: 14 :index: 2 :header: Ferry :text: "You can take a ferry from Tallin/ Estonia, it takes around 2 hours and costs 20-30 €.\r\nFerries from Stockholm/ Sweden, takes around 10 hours and cost 40-70 €. There's also a ferry from Travemunde/ Germany. " :options: background: light_blue text_color: none order: left text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-23 22:01:22.562193539 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 12 :image_id: 12 - :section_id: 14 :index: 3 :header: Train :text: "The train can be taken from Helsinki to Karjaa (Karis), takes about 1 hour. Make sure to contact us well in advance before you arrive, so we can arrange to come to pick you up. \r\n[see more](https://www.vr.fi/en)" :options: background: light_blue text_color: none order: left text_align: left button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-23 22:11:24.168748272 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 13 :image_id: 11 - :section_id: 15 :index: 1 :header: Explore nature :text: The Hub is surrounded by a beautiful forest, and a nearby lake. :options: background: light_gray text_color: black text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-23 23:49:14.675435045 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 14 :image_id: 39 - :section_id: 15 :index: 2 :header: Visit nearby bars :text: "bars include:\r\n\r\nThe Yard in Karjaa\r\nRock'n'Roll Cafe in Lohja" :options: background: light_blue text_color: black text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-02-15 14:11:40.440343902 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 15 :image_id: 14 - :section_id: 15 :index: 3 :header: Visit Helsinki :text: 'The coastal capital of Finland has no shortage of tourist attractions and interesting locations. ' :options: background: solid_blue text_color: white text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-23 23:37:32.682196925 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 16 :image_id: 15 - :section_id: 15 :index: 4 :header: In-house activities :text: There’s also lots of things happening in the house. For example yoga classes, language lessons, Extatic dance evenings, Etc. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-23 23:49:59.353172635 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 17 :image_id: 5 - :section_id: 15 :index: 2 :header: Fiskars & Billnäs Villages :text: 'The beautifully restored art and craft centre of Fiskars is just a 5 minutes drive away. There are handicraft shops, workshops, cafes and restaurants. Bilnas, another old ironwork centre, is just over 10 minutes drive. ' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-05-14 15:47:43.942047245 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 19 :image_id: 20 - :section_id: 15 :index: 3 :header: Hanko :text: 'Tammisaari and Hanko, old towns Tammisaari and Hanko are both beautiful old towns with lots of wooden houses, by the sea. Perfect for a day trip, Tammisaari is just over half an hours drive and Hanko slightly further. ' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-05-14 15:48:18.576368527 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 20 :image_id: 19 - :section_id: 7 :index: 6 :header: Raasepori Castle :text: The old stone castle of Raasepori, now the namesake of the region is close by. Stop by on the way to Tammisaari, or have a picknick in the large grounds. :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-05-14 15:50:23.029390315 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 21 :image_id: 18 - :section_id: 7 :index: 1 :header: Walk or cycle through woods :text: 'There are many unpaved paths through the surrounding nature reseve. Bring your own bicycle, get one from us or walk to explore the surrounding nature. ' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-05-14 15:50:33.825396361 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 22 :image_id: 22 - :section_id: 9 :index: 1 :header: Kitchen + living room :text: "Volunteers have a dedicated corridor for themselves, where you share a kitchen and living room space.\r\n\r\nMeals are often taken together, mostly depending on how many cooks are available." :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left subheader: '' order: left button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:47:41.820478507 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 23 :image_id: 29 - :section_id: 9 :index: 2 :header: Rooms etc :text: Accommodation is in shared rooms (2-4 persons), with shared showers & toilets, and a common kitchen and lounge. We provide bed sheets and a towel for you. :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:48:50.024949323 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 24 :image_id: 30 - :section_id: 6 :index: 2 :header: Eating :text: "The Hub provides ingredients and space, sometimes ready food from Events.\r\nShared meals are very common if not daily. Off course someone always needs to cook and clean, but normally people work it out.\r\n" :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:52:24.078793636 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 25 :image_id: 33 - :section_id: 6 :index: 1 :header: Provided :text: "Whole of the Hub Feenix is a vegetarian area, so no other food is allowed in the house. \r\nBasic food is included in the workaway deal, such as rice, pasta, seasons veggies, beans, lentils, bread, porridge flakes, tea & coffee." :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:51:05.320207298 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 26 :image_id: 34 - :section_id: 17 :index: 1 :header: '' :text: '' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-24 04:06:11.552300013 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 27 :image_id: 37 - :section_id: 17 :index: 2 :header: '' :text: '' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-23 22:42:22.022819565 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 28 :image_id: 38 - :section_id: 20 :index: 3 :header: Winter :text: "Winter is a long and dark, but also clear and beautiful.\r\nX-mas is darkest, but even February is coldest, it gets light again" :options: background: solid_blue text_color: white text_align: center subheader: '' order: right button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 00:53:43.013237916 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 29 :image_id: 42 - :section_id: 20 :index: 2 :header: Autumn :text: We make the most out of the autmn, enjoying the memory of warm, before it gets dark. :options: background: solid_red text_color: white text_align: center subheader: '' order: right button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 00:48:41.959065314 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 30 :image_id: 43 - :section_id: 20 :index: 4 :header: Spring :text: By the time spring comes, we have forgotten the last summer and are glad to see light and life again, so urgently coming forth :options: background: light_blue text_color: black text_align: center subheader: '' order: right button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 00:46:24.727773085 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 31 :image_id: 44 - :section_id: 20 :index: 1 :header: Summer :text: Summer is easy, but short and active. Beautiful, especially after the long winter. :options: background: light_orange text_color: black text_align: center subheader: '' order: right button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-01-25 00:47:43.929239825 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 32 :image_id: 45 - :section_id: 21 :index: 2 :header: Winter :text: "Usually there is varying amounts of snow from beginning of November to the end of march. Sometimes it melts, often not.\r\nWe only call it cold when it gets below minus 15 (and it does!). And it get **dark** , which we see as the opposite of the light in summer.\r\nVery rarely we see a Borealis." :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: "/in_winter" button_text: Winter :updated_at: 2023-01-29 16:20:49.967480056 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 33 :image_id: 46 - :section_id: 21 :index: 1 :header: Summer :text: "Everybodu off course enjoys the summer, none more than the Fins (after a long winter)\r\nFinish summer is never too hot, just around 25. Still the lakes heat up and swimming in the near by lake is a daily activity. " :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: "/in_summer" button_text: Summer :updated_at: 2023-01-25 00:56:33.466535830 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 34 :image_id: 47 - :section_id: 7 :index: 3 :header: Downhill skiing :text: Finland's most southest ski hill "Påminne" is only 10 mins from the Hub. :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-05-14 15:50:39.479098999 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 35 :image_id: 40 - :section_id: 7 :index: 2 :header: Horse riding :text: It's also possible to go riding in the forest with Hub's own horses (with a separate fee). And you can always come to say hello to them and our two sheep! :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-05-14 15:50:50.354479575 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 36 :image_id: 51 - :section_id: 22 :index: 1 :header: Coffee break! :text: '' :options: background: none text_color: white text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-24 03:50:44.080515579 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 37 :image_id: 53 - :section_id: 22 :index: 3 :header: Testing the new freshly finished compost box... :text: '' :options: background: none text_color: white text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-24 18:41:19.455569246 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 38 :image_id: 36 - :section_id: 22 :index: 2 :header: Just saying hello to Tähti ("Star") on a way to work. :text: '' :options: background: none text_color: white text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-01-24 18:45:52.784842679 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 39 :image_id: 54 - :section_id: 24 :index: 1 :header: No bad weather :text: "In the nordics there is the saying that there is no bad weather, only bad clothing.\r\nWe have a lot you can borrow, but you still need to put it on.\r\nEven that sounds obvious, there is a reason i mention it." :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center order: left :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:17:09.567801946 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 40 :image_id: 58 - :section_id: 24 :index: 2 :header: Layers :text: 'The way warm clothing is achieved is in Layers. Ideally wool against the skin, definitely long woollen underwear. Woollen jumpers, fleece, thick down Jacket. Warm boots, and woollen socks. And a hat. ' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center order: left :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:13:09.613378304 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 41 :image_id: 57 - :section_id: 24 :index: 3 :header: Enjoy It :text: "Really the only way to deal with the winter is to enjoy it.\r\n\r\nEven in the crazy ways.\r\n\r\nGet out there, go walking, skying, do sauna, go swimming.\r\nDon't just wait for warm or sunny days." :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center order: left :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:21:00.514228895 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 42 :image_id: 49 - :section_id: 24 :index: 4 :header: Bright Light :text: "Winter is dark, it does down to 5 hours of daylight. Sometimes many days without sunlight. That is literally depressing.\r\n\r\nYou have to trick the body to avoid bad feelings. Stare at the light. We have bright lights in the kitchen area.\r\n\r\nAlso it is good not to be alone too much.\r\n" :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center order: left :updated_at: 2023-01-25 16:19:44.253089186 +02:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 43 :image_id: 56 - :section_id: 11 :index: 4 :header: Flexible Hours :text: "We try to be as flexible in the hours and tasks as can be. \r\nWhile of course getting the work done.\r\nThis means you can work for extra days off, or take a run in the middle of the day." :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-02-13 23:02:52.060415773 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 44 :image_id: 59 - :section_id: 31 :index: 2 :header: Fortress Suomenlinna :text: " is a sea fortress, which was built gradually from 1748 onwards on a group of islands belonging to the district of Helsinki. It has served to defend three different sovereign states over the years: the Kingdom of Sweden, the Russian Empire and most recently the Republic of FinlandCurrently is a living district of Helsinki with about 800 inhabitants." :options: background: light_blue text_color: solid_black text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:07:50.565766702 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 45 :image_id: 63 - :section_id: 31 :index: 1 :header: Helsinki Cathedral :text: is the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral located in the heart of Helsinki. The church built between the years 1830 and 1852 as a tribute to the Grand Duke Nicholas I, Tsar of Russia. Earlier called St. Nicholas Church and Great Cathedral. In present time has become the symbol of the whole of Helsinki. :options: background: light_blue text_color: solid_black text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:02:56.652234630 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 46 :image_id: 62 - :section_id: 31 :index: 3 :header: Löyly Sauna :text: 'is a modern seaside sauna with a stylish design.The structure is like a big stone on the sea shore. It provides interesting views open up to city centre and even to open sea between wooden lamellas that cover the warm building mass. ' :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:37:48.072489928 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 47 :image_id: 64 - :section_id: 31 :index: 4 :header: Uspenski Cathedral :text: is considered to be the largest Orthodox temple in Northern and Western Europe. Uspenski Cathedral is consecrated to the Dormition of the Mother of God.The cathedral was designed by the Russian church architect Aleksei M. Gornostajev. The Uspenski Cathedral was consecrated in 1868. :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:43:57.501447494 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 48 :image_id: 65 - :section_id: 31 :index: 5 :header: Old Market Hall :text: 'It has served its customers since 1889. Merchants sell all sorts of cheese, fish, shellfish, vegetable, fruit and cakes to spices, coffee and tea. ' :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:48:23.554867099 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 49 :image_id: 68 - :section_id: 31 :index: 6 :header: Seurasaari Island :text: 'is rich in wildlife an island in Helsinki museum provides an overview of life in the Finnish countryside by showcasing old, mainly wooden houses built in different eras. ' :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:48:40.237976189 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 50 :image_id: 70 - :section_id: 31 :index: 7 :header: Temppeliaukio Church :text: is Lutheran church which is built directly into solid rock church hall is covered with a dome, lined with copper and supported on the rock walls by reinforced concrete beams. The interior walls are of rugged rock and rubble wall. :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:48:33.066894533 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 51 :image_id: 71 - :section_id: 31 :index: 8 :header: Esplanade Park :text: The popular Esplanade Park, fondly referred to as "Espa" among locals, is the most famous park in Finland and the green heart of Helsinki. People come here to see and be seen, to listen to music and watch performances, and to enjoy picnics. :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:48:53.954919060 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 52 :image_id: 72 - :section_id: 31 :index: 9 :header: Helsinki Central railway station :text: The station is mostly clad in Finnish granite, and its distinguishing features are its clock tower and the two pairs of statues holding the spherical lamps, lit at night-time, on either side of the main entrance. The first railway station in Helsinki was built in 1860, as Finland's first railway between Helsinki and Hameenlinna was opened. :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:49:25.301428655 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 53 :image_id: 73 - :section_id: 31 :index: 10 :header: Finnish Museum of Natural History :text: 'is a contemporary art museum located on Mannerheimintie in Helsinki, Finland. Its name kiasma, Finnish for chiasma, alludes to the basic conceptual idea of its architect, Steven Holl. Kiasma is a place for crossings and perspectives of the most varied kind. ' :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 17:09:18.904299381 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 54 :image_id: 76 - :section_id: 31 :index: 11 :header: The National Museum of Finland :text: 'National Museum illustrates Finnish history from medieval times to the 19th century. The museum''s unique exhibits tells of the life from a period of over 1000 years. ' :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-13 15:49:00.315094095 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 55 :image_id: 75 - :section_id: 32 :index: 1 :header: '' :text: 'You can take a train from Karis to Helsinki. The trip takes around 55 minutes and you can book your ticket on www.vr.fi. The price for the ticket in one way is around 10-15 € or you can rent a car. ' :options: background: light_blue text_color: solid_black text_align: left subheader: '' order: left button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:24:46.251248453 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 56 :image_id: 61 - :section_id: 34 :index: 1 :header: Turku Castle :text: "Turku Castle is a more than 700 year old historical monument. Its made with granite stone walls hold within them the history of Finland, Sweden and the other Nordic countries. Together with Turku Cathedral, the castle is one of the oldest buildings still in use and the largest surviving medieval building in Finland. \r\n" :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 11:35:33.136910858 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 57 :image_id: 83 - :section_id: 34 :index: 2 :header: Turku Cathedral :text: is the only medieval basilica in Finland and the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.The cathedral is situated in the heart of Turku next to the Old Great Square, by the river Aura.The cathedral was originally built out of wood in the late 13th century, and was dedicated as the main cathedral of Finland in 1300, the seat of the Catholic bishop of Turku. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 11:39:05.924391829 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 58 :image_id: 82 - :section_id: 34 :index: 5 :header: Turku Art Museum :text: introduces the fascinating world of art, from classics to the freshest contemporary art. It presents very various types of work. It is one of the leading art museums in Finland. There is also a coffee shop where you can enjoy it and admire one of the most fantastic views over the city. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 11:52:49.105907309 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 59 :image_id: 84 - :section_id: 34 :index: 6 :header: Pharmacy Museum & Qwensel House :text: 'is the oldest wooden building in Turku . It presents the history of medicine, 18th century gentry life and a beautiful courtyard, all in the center of town. Its Rococo and Gustavian interiors present the lifestyle of the well-to-do in that period. The pharmacy has a material room and a herb room, two laboratories and an office. ' :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 12:07:29.879930264 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 60 :image_id: 85 - :section_id: 34 :index: 7 :header: " Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum" :text: 'is an outdoor museum that offers information and experiences in an original pre-industrial times. The museum presents the professions of the pre-industrial era, with many different handicraft workshops located in the village. ' :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 12:00:04.921438056 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 61 :image_id: 86 - :section_id: 34 :index: 11 :header: Ruissalo :text: The unique nature, culture and history of the fascinating Island of Ruissalo is to be found flanking the Turku estuary. The island is very popular recreational area, and gives an important shelter to the area’s rich flora and fauna species. It is a great place for camping and enjoying the Finnish nature. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 12:10:31.732354524 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 62 :image_id: 87 - :section_id: 34 :index: 8 :header: Forum Marinum Maritime Centre :text: is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a National specialist museum for Maritime History, and the Finnish Navy Museum. The museum provides several interesting exhibitions during a year and displays also a very interesting boat collection. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 12:01:58.305437067 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 63 :image_id: 88 - :section_id: 34 :index: 4 :header: River Aura :text: is located in the heart of Turku. You can take a boat and enjoy a town views or just enjoy a walk along the river. The waters of the Aura river are brown. The total length of the river is about 70 kilometres :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 11:47:28.522552666 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 64 :image_id: 90 - :section_id: 34 :index: 10 :header: The Archipelago Trail :text: is a unique patchwork of thousands of islands. It is one of the biggest archipelagos in the world The Archipelago Trail allows travellers to access the archipelago without a boat of their own. You can ride a bicycle along the coast and admire the nature of Finland.Along the 250 km route you'll encounter 12 bridges, 9 ferries and many idyllic Archipelago parishes. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 12:07:16.783069569 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 65 :image_id: 89 - :section_id: 34 :index: 3 :header: Turun Kauppahalli :text: 'The Turku Market Hall was opened to public in the centre of Turku in 1896 and it is the second oldest in Finland. The hall is designed by achitect and professor Gustaf Nyström and the roof structure and the wooden parts of the shops along the corridors are original. The shops in the market hall range from the oldest ones in Turku to brand new. ' :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 11:40:30.565375039 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 66 :image_id: 91 - :section_id: 34 :index: 9 :header: Waino Aaltonen Museum of Art :text: is dedicated especially to modern art. The permanent exhibition is based on the art collection of the City of Turku, which includes a large collection of works by Finnish artist and sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. Temporary exhibitions focus on Finnish and international modern art. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 16:01:46.305736757 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 67 :image_id: 92 - :section_id: 35 :index: 1 :header: '' :text: '' :options: background: light_orange text_color: solid_black text_align: center subheader: '' order: left button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:31:50.526849918 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 68 :image_id: 93 - :section_id: 36 :index: 3 :header: 'Lappi Restaurant ' :text: for hearty Lappish reindeer & seafood dishes. :options: background: light_blue text_color: solid_black text_align: left :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:12:54.343270207 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 69 :image_id: 95 - :section_id: 36 :index: 4 :header: 'Savotta restaurant ' :text: for a rustic Finnish food experience. :options: background: light_blue text_color: solid_black text_align: left :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:12:59.023384645 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 70 :image_id: 94 - :section_id: 36 :index: 1 :header: Zucchini :text: for homemade lacto-vegetarian lunch and café delicacies since 1993. :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: left :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:11:01.132092810 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 71 :image_id: 96 - :section_id: 36 :index: 2 :header: 'Kipsari ' :text: for delicious vegetarian and vegan food in Otaniemi, as well as locally baked delicacies. :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: left :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:11:46.246121303 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 72 :image_id: 97 - :section_id: 36 :index: 5 :header: Café Regatta :text: is a wooden coffeshop with a large range of baked goods, you will find hot drinks for every taste. :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: left :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:12:29.735193428 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 73 :image_id: 98 - :section_id: 36 :index: 6 :header: Cafetoria Roastery :text: is a perfect place for brew great coffees for great people. :options: background: light_blue text_color: none text_align: left :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:12:42.231159270 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 74 :image_id: 99 - :section_id: 32 :index: 2 :header: '' :text: You can rent Hub Feenix car. The journey will take around one hour. You should just plan your place of parking before because the city of Helsinki is more crowded and cost of parking is really diverse around 4 €/ hour in the centrum. You can find some free parking places a little bit out of the city. :options: background: light_blue text_color: solid_black text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:25:10.787396986 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 75 :image_id: 16 - :section_id: 35 :index: 2 :header: '' :text: '' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:33:11.989836081 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 76 :image_id: 16 - :section_id: 36 :index: 7 :header: 'Cafe & Bistro Hiezu ' :text: is a great cafe bar located near Hietsu beach. They offer sweet treats, from pastries and cakes to artisan pizzas and burgers. :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: left order: left subheader: '' button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 14:47:02.954070224 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 77 :image_id: 100 - :section_id: 37 :index: 1 :header: 'Cafe Art ' :text: has art, coffee, lunch and a chic Parisian atmosphere next to the Aura river. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 15:55:07.420172978 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 78 :image_id: 101 - :section_id: 37 :index: 2 :header: 'Pinella ' :text: is one of the oldest restaurants in the entire country. It offers very various food. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 15:56:39.581029454 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 79 :image_id: 102 - :section_id: 37 :index: 3 :header: VG Wok :text: offers Vegetarian & vegan Thai and Vietnamese food. Delicious and big servings, low price tag. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 15:57:03.076336357 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 80 :image_id: 103 - :section_id: 37 :index: 4 :header: Bean Bar Café :text: 'serves light lunches and delightful handmade chocolates and sweets. ' :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 15:57:25.621275242 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 81 :image_id: 104 - :section_id: 37 :index: 5 :header: 'Niska ' :text: offers river views with delicious pizzas, salads & desserts. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 15:58:23.814312727 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 82 :image_id: 105 - :section_id: 37 :index: 6 :header: Tintå :text: prepares a range of tasty archipelago pizzas. The pizzas are made with high quality, fresh ingredients. :options: background: light_orange text_color: none text_align: center button_link: '' button_text: '' :updated_at: 2023-02-14 15:59:29.791212508 +02:00 :updated_by: maijanposteja@gmail.com :id: 83 :image_id: 106 - :section_id: 7 :index: 5 :header: Mustio Castle and grounds :text: 'Mustio Castle is the largest old wooden building in Finland. It is run as a non-profit and has events, a bar/restaurant, large grounds and nice forests around. Also beach by the lake is great. It''s about 20min on the bike. ' :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-05-14 15:54:19.907219963 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 84 :image_id: 107 - :section_id: 7 :index: 4 :header: Swimming :text: Swimming in clean lakes There are several opertunities to go swimming. The closest beach is only 7min walk. There are three more family friendly beaches a few minutes drive away by car or bicycle :options: background: none text_color: none text_align: center :updated_at: 2023-05-14 15:56:13.451213984 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 85 :image_id: 21 - :section_id: 39 :index: 1 :header: Living :text: All about rooms, food, facilities, Sauna, gym, music room etc :options: background: light_gray text_color: none text_align: center order: left subheader: '' button_link: "/living_here" button_text: More info :updated_at: 2023-05-14 18:19:14.682358964 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 86 :image_id: 33 - :section_id: 39 :index: 2 :header: Local Activities :text: Things to do around here, from swimming to skiing :options: background: light_gray text_color: none text_align: center order: left subheader: '' button_link: "/local_activities" button_text: More info :updated_at: 2023-05-14 18:30:51.806405674 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 87 :image_id: 37 - :section_id: 39 :index: 3 :header: Day trips :text: Things to do on the weekend, Helsinki, turku :options: background: light_gray text_color: none text_align: center order: left subheader: '' button_link: "/helsinki" button_text: Helsinki :updated_at: 2023-05-14 18:31:18.896872634 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 88 :image_id: 80 - :section_id: 39 :index: 4 :header: Weather :text: What to expect, essential read if you are not coming in the summer :options: background: light_gray text_color: none text_align: center order: left subheader: '' button_link: "/four_seasons" button_text: Seasons :updated_at: 2023-05-14 18:32:31.219736856 +03:00 :updated_by: torsten@villataika.fi :id: 89 :image_id: 49