Spouse and Friends program: Kakola former prison Tour Sat, Aug 22nd

Name: Spouse and Friends program: Kakola former prison Tour Sat, Aug 22nd
Start: 2026-08-22T11:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-08-22T14:30:00+03:00
Location: Kakola -a former prison, Kakolanmäki

While Soroptimists are gathering and have meetings, spouses, friends and families are free to spend the time in the city, visit museums or doing sports of many kinds, take a river boat to Ruissalo, visit Kakola -a former prison area or just to enjoy food & drinks at terraces.

Kakola -a former prison, tour will take place on Sat, Aug 22nd at 11-app. 14.00. Book your visit, lunch included.

Step into the story of Kakola — once Finland’s most notorious prison, now one of Turku’s most fascinating destinations. Discover the dramatic history, daring escapes, and everyday life behind the prison walls, while exploring how this former penitentiary has transformed into a vibrant cultural and hospitality hub.

The experience concludes Kakola Brewery, where you’ll enjoy a guided tasting and pizza after — the perfect modern twist to this unforgettable journey from crime and punishment to craft and creativity.

For more info, please see Kakola-pages (only in Finnish) or Visit Turku -> search Kakola

You will discover, there are so many reasons to come to Turku
-welcome and stay!