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Moomin summer break for the whole family

Moominworld

Prices from £334 /adults, £294 /children

When the Independent on Sunday newspaper ranked the world’s best theme parks in 2005, Moominworld in Naantali was in the top ten. You will understand why when you come to the fairytale home island of the Moomins.

Fly from London to Turku, spend three nights in a luxurious Naantali Spa Hotel, and have a two-day Moominworld pass included in the package.

For parents, Naantali offers charming narrow streets with old wooden buildings, President’s summer residence Kultaranta, historic convent church and beautiful seaside landscapes. In nearby Turku, adults can join children for a tour of the medieval castle, visit the handsome cathedral, se the interesting museums, and enjoy friendly cafes and restaurants. Most of the attractions are suitable for the whole family.

Moominworld is located in Naantali, only 10 miles from Turku. You can travel from Naantali to Turku on the Moominbus or the steam ship Ukkopekka. Near the Moominworld is the adventure island Väski offering fun challenges for children. In Turku, you can visit the medieval castle on Little Knight’s Tour or have a fun at the Kupittaa Adventure Park.

Now, that’s what we call a family adventure holiday!

Meet the Moomins

The Moomins live on an island in front of Naantali Old Town. They invite you to meet Moominpappa as he looks back on his youth and exciting adventures. Did you know that he lived in an orphanage as a youngster? Or that he looked just like Moomintroll when he was a child?

There’s so much to do and see in Moominworld: Moominhouse, Theatre Emma, Story Path, Hemulen’s House, the swimming beach and many other sites are waiting for you. And don’t forget – meeting the Moomin characters is the highlight of the summer for many small visitors!

Adventure Island Väski

Moominworld is even more fun this year. While the smallest members of the family hug the Moomins, their older siblings can head for Väski to find some fun challenges. The ferry to Väski leaves from in front of Naantali Old Town, close to the bridge leading to Moomin Home Island.

You need to use your brains and your muscles at Adventure Island Väski. The redesigned island now has five fascinating adventure worlds where kids can test their skills. Conquer a ship at Pirate Harbour and slide down a cable at Smuggler’s Fortress. Learn more about domestic animals and visit the village shop at Fisherman’s Village. Try panning for gold at Hermit’s Hut under the taciturn guidance of the hermit himself. The island also has a Hunter’s Camp where you can practice your archery skills. There’s plenty to keep you busy!

Little Knights tour at Turku Castle

Little Knights tour

Children find Turku castle fascinating – after all, it is a genuine medieval castle! Children and childlike persons will get an introduction to the world of knights on the Castle’s Little Knight Tour. The main castle’s toy exhibition includes toys from the last 150 years. A renaissance miniature model about life in the 14th century has been built to the castle’s tower. The tower also includes King Erik XIV’s dungeon and the castle elf’s treasury. There are more dungeons in the Round Tower and the castle’s medieval parts.

You will learn and experience more if you join one of the guided tours (in Finnish, English or Swedish) held at the Turku Castle: the Middle Ages and Renaissance come alive and stories get new meanings. Guided tours in Finnish, Swedish and English for adults and children are held every day during the summertime. There are things to see and experience for children at the Turku castle.

Kupittaa Adventure Park

Located in Kupittaanpuisto, Adventure Park provides the ideal environment for creative activities and active family fun. Children can bounce, climb, wade, slide, crawl into the stomach of a giant sculpture or try their skills in the summer atelier. Adventure Park is full of things to do! In the Traffic Park kids can drive pedal cars just like in a real town, and take the safari car outside the city as well. You can also enjoy the outdoor swimming pool.

Pampering in Spa Hotel

Naantali Spa provides luxurious accommodation and treatment packages in seaside surroundings. You are invited to relax in the pools of our five-star Spa and enjoy the treatments available to pamper your whole being.

The Spa is located in the picturesque historical town of Naantali. The town’s atmosphere is a mixture of the charm of the archipelago, the diversity of history, and the idyllic present day. Arts and music are essential part of Naantali, as is the sea, with yachts sailing right to the very heart of the Old Town.

Naantali Spa offers high standard accommodation in three different types of hotels. Spa Hotel is situated adjacent to the Spa’s Pool Complex and has 86 spacious double rooms. Suite Hotel is your choice is between high-standard mini-suites and even classier Presidential Suites. Sunborn Princess Hotel is a floating yacht hotel anchored in the bay at the front of the Spa.