Kultaranta Garden
Kultaranta, on the shore opposite Naantali Bay, is perhaps the best-known summer residence in Finland. The President resides there in the summer, and for that reason Naantali could be considered the holiday capital of Finland. Tourists can visit the Kultaranta garden, designed by Lars Sonck for merchant Alfred Kordelin. The garden was completed in 1916 and surrounds the granite castle.
Guided group tours of the Kultaranta garden are available all year round. Book a guide from Naantali Tourist Information, Tel. +358 2 435 9800.
Turku-Kultaranta, Wednesdays from 26 June–28 August. Departure from Aurakatu 2 guide bus stop in Turku at 2pm, guided walk in Kultaranta from 2:45pm–3:45pm, independent trip to the Old Town and guest harbour area, return transportation at 4:30pm, arrives in Turku at 5pm. Price adults €25, children 4–14 yrs. €16. The tour is held in Finnish and English.
Guided walks in The Kultaranta Garden
Guided walks in the garden are arranged for individual visitors during the summer:
11 June–18 August Tues–Sun
2pm (tour in Finnish, Swedish and English).
3pm (tour in Finnish).
The walks start at the Kultaranta gate.
Price: adults €11, children 4–14 yrs. €5.
There is a bus connection to the 2pm tour.
• 1:30pm bus departs from Naantali Spa Hotel
• 1:40pm Maariankatu street in the Old Town. Bus stop is marked “guide”.
• 2:00pm guided walk begins
After the walk, the bus will return via the same route.
Prices: adults €16, children 4–14 yrs. €7, includes bus transportation.
The 3pm walk starts at the Kultaranta gate.
Prices: adults €11, children 4–14 yrs. €5.
20 August–1 Sept Tues–Sun 2pm.
The tour starts at the Kultaranta gate and will be held in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Prices: adults €11, children 4–14 yrs. €5.
Prices 2013:
| Departure | Time |
Adults |
Children (4-14) | Languages |
| Naantali Spa with a bus |
1.30 pm | 16 € | 7 € |
Finnish, |
| Maariankatu with a bus |
1.40 pm |
16 € |
7 € |
Finnish, Swedish |
| Kultaranta gate | 2 pm | 11 € | 5 € |
Finnish, Swedish |
| Kultaranta gate | 3 pm | 11 € | 5 € | Only in Finnish |
Tickets can be bought from Naantali Tourist Information beforehand. Tickets can also be bought from the Kultaranta gate. The tour takes about an hour.
Guided walks are available for groups all year round through Naantali Tourist Information.
CHILDREN’S TOUR OF KULTARANTA GARDEN
Fridays at 6pm from 28 June–9 August.
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All children are warmly welcome on this fun tour of the Kultaranta garden to learn more about life at Kultaranta. Price: €7 per child. The tour is only for children; adults are welcome to explore the garden on their own.
More information and bookings for groups:
Naantali Tourist Information
Kaivotori 2 (corner of Fleminginkatu and Nunnakatu)
tel. +358 2 435 9800
info@naantalinmatkailu.fi