Fiskars Wärdshus

Turku & Finland's South Coast


Opened in 1836, this place claims to be the oldest operating hotel in Finland. There's a popular restaurant downstairs (open 11am to 10pm Monday to Saturday, noon to 4pm Sunday; lunch €12 to €14, mains €27 to €29) and four simple guestrooms upstairs.


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