Turku

Welcome to the Light Adventure, December 5, 2024 – January 6, 2025!

Explore Turku’s ghosts and fascinating historical events on a free, one-kilometer tour in the Old Town. At the end of the tour, you’ll have the chance to light up the Whispers of the Past light installation!

Instructions for the Light Adventure

1. Head out to the first checkpoint located at Brahenpuisto Park. Check the map for the exact location (coming soon). If you’re using a mobile device, please scroll down the page.

2. Answer the question and get a clue for the next checkpoint. The checkpoint has a QR code and a link to a digital answer form. Answer the question, and you will find out the location of the next checkpoint. You need a smartphone and an internet connection.

3. Visit all 8 checkpoints. At the last one, you’ll activate the Whispers of the Past light installation.

4. Take part in a prize raffle!

You can go on the Adventure every day from December 5, 2024, to January 6, 2025, from 4–9 pm. The light installation is switched off every night at 10 pm. 

Whispers of the Past Light Installation

The Whispers of the Past light installation and accompanying soundscape bring the ghosts of Turku’s past to life. Visitors to the installation will walk through Cathedral Park, where they may hear and see the whispers of spirits. What stories might they have to tell?

Prizes
All participants will be entered into a prize draw. 

  • A feel good book about Turku – Föripuoti
  • Book: Aaveiden Turku by Artemis Kelosaari
  • Book: Matkaopas 1700-luvun Turkuun by Panu Savolainen

Thank you to Turkuseura for donating a prize! 

Winners will be contacted by email by January 13, 2025. Providing an email address on the answer form is optional.

Organizers

Light Adventure is organized together with Know Your Hoods, Jokojo, and the City of Turku as part of the Light Path event. 

Best wishes, 

The organizers 

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