Nagu | Explore Archipelago

An aerial photograph of Nagu's harbour, where sailing ships have laid down their anchors on a sunny day. — Photo: Jarina Leskinen

The cheerful community of Nagu is only a 50-kilometre drive from Turku. With two main islands and 3,000 islets, Nagu has long been popular with Finns, who travel the short distance from the city to enjoy the French Riviera-like ambiance. Tourism and farming are the core industries here, and the two meet in perfect harmony at Nagu’s plentiful restaurants, where locally produced ingredients take pride of place. Nagu also has an intriguing history; the island of Seili, for example, was once used as a hospital for people with leprosy and then later as Finland’s first public mental health facility. The area is easily reached by ferry or bus, which run back and forth from Turku and Pargas on a regular basis.

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Get here

By bus: You can easily get to Nagu on board the Archipelago Bus. It runs several times a day between Turku, Pargas, Nagu, Korpo, and Houtskär, depending on the season. Find timetables here or use the journey planner on the Matkahuolto website.

By car: It’s easy to get to Nagu by car; simply follow the same road that takes you to Pargas. Nagu is around a 34-kilometre journey from Pargas, and it takes a good hour. You’ll need to board a ferry at Lillmälö in Pargas, which will take you to Prostvik in Nagu, but it’s a free service and runs regularly.

By bike: You can reach Nagu by continuing to follow the Archipelago Trail. Cycle along the well-marked path to Lillmälö, hop aboard the ferry, and then either stay on the main road or turn onto a quieter side road. Learn more here.

By foot: Make your way to Nagu by continuing to follow the St Olav Waterway. Find out more here.

By sea: Sail to Nagu or Seili, straight from Turku, with M/S Norrskär in the warmer months. You can also make this journey from Hanka in Rymättylä with M/S Östern or Röölä with M/S Hamnskär. If you have your own boat, you'll find a warm welcome at the guest harbour here. There are also several ferries, which regularly sail to some of the islands in this area. Find out more from the Saaristo Lautat website.

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