Conference venue
The Nordic DiGRA 2025 conference is organised in Turku (Åbo), Finland, at the University of Turku. The conference venue is the Arcanum building (Address: Arcanuminkuja 1, 20500 Turku).
The conference will be held in-person (onsite and face-to-face). Unfortunately, we do not have the technical resources needed for an optimal remote experience.
Arcanum is an accessible venue that was refurbished in 2020 and has taken accessibility considerations into account. Should you have any questions regarding accessibility, please reach out to our conference secretary (contact details at the end) or send an enquiry to the conference team (email: info@nordicdigra2025.org).
We also have a quiet room available should you require a space for silence or temporary work that demands concentration.
During the event, trained harassment contact persons will be present at the conference. We want the conference to be a safe space for all our participants.
Getting to the University of Turku:

The university is easily accessible on foot, by bus, or taxi. The campus is approximately a 15 to 20-minute walk from the city centre. From city centre, we recommend strolls along the beautiful riverbank, passing by the cathedral and continuing through the “historic area” of Turku. The Kupittaa hotel is equally close, situated about a 20-minute walk away.
We provide each conference guest with a free bus ticket for Turku public transport during the conference. You will receive this QR code ticket via email closer to the conference and printed on your name badge. For more information regarding bus connections, please visit (foli.fi). Föli (Turku´s public transportation) is a convenient option, as buses run frequently to the university from the city centre and Kupittaa directions. The bus tickets we provide are valid from 25th to 29th May.
Arcanum is an accessible venue, and the lecture hall, refurbished in 2020, has been designed with accessibility features in mind. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact our conference secretary or send an inquiry to the conference team (info@nordicdigra2025.org).
How to get to Turku?
You can reach Turku by ferry, plane, train, or bus from Helsinki or Tampere. Our conference theme is Hope, and we are focused on sustainability in organising it, so please consider this when planning your trip to Turku.
Get to Turku by Ferry:
There are several daily ferry connections between Turku and Stockholm operating each day. Both Tallink Silja Line and Viking Line provide services. The ferry journey typically lasts about 10 hours. Evening departures arrive the following morning, so please consider this when planning your journey.
The Turku ferry terminal is situated approximately 3 kilometres from the city centre. You can stroll along the riverbank or alternatively, use bus line number 1 and take advantage of our free bus ticket! The bus journey takes about 10 to 20 minutes. More detailed information is available at foli.fi.
Get to Turku by Plane:
Turku is easily accessible via direct flights from Stockholm, Riga, Gdansk, and Copenhagen. Turku Airport is situated 8 km from the city centre. Bus line 1 operates between the marketplace and the airport, with a travel time of approximately 20 minutes. A taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Turku costs around 30 euros, and all taxis accept credit and debit cards. To reserve a taxi in Turku, call +358 200 10041.
Airline operating in Turku:
Wizz Air (direct connection: Gdansk – Turku)
Air Baltic (direct connection: Riga – Turku)
SAS (direct connection: Stockholm / Copenhagen – Turku)
Additionally, Finnair, which offers bus connections via Helsinki-Vantaa.
via Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:
If you arrive in Finland via Helsinki-Vantaa, you can reach Turku by coach using Vainio Liikenne or Onnibus. For detailed bus connections, check Matkahuolto’s service for coach options. The journey to Turku takes approximately 2 to 2½ hours. Finnair also provides bus connections; for more information, visit: https://www.finnair.com/fi-en/flight-and-bus-connections.
via Tampere-Pirkkala Airport:
Travelling from Tampere, you can also reach Turku by train and bus; however, connections are less frequent compared to those from Helsinki. Verify their availability through Matkahuolto’s service and VR’s websites.
Get to Turku by Train:
It is easy to reach Turku by train from Helsinki or Tampere. If you are coming from Helsinki, the Kupittaa hotels are located directly above the train station, providing convenient accommodation options. Trains from Tampere, however, stop at Turku’s central railway station, which is situated at Logomo bridge (note this when checking the location on the map), and do not pass through Kupittaa, so please take this into account when planning your journey. Check up-to-date timetables from VR.fi.
When booking train tickets to Turku, it is beneficial to pay attention to two things:
1. Train ticket prices can increase rapidly, so it is advisable to book in advance if you know you will be travelling to Turku by train.
2. VR’s service may suggest a train connection between Helsinki and Turku via Toijala. However, this option is considerably longer and more costly. The direct train connection between Turku and Helsinki takes approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours.
Get to Turku by coach:
You can also reach Turku easily by coach. Check your coach connections to Turku via Matkahuolto’s service. This service offers connections for all coach companies operating in Finland.
Help for planning your journey:
You can also use the journey planner service maintained by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom Matka.fi. This service helps with planning your connections!
Recommended Hotels for your stay:
Bob W. Apartment Hotels offers a discount voucher for Turku accommodation. Please use booking code DIGRA2025.
Scandic Hotels in Turku is offering a special booking code for conference attendees: CCON or access through this link: https://www.scandichotels.fi/?bookingcode=CCON.
Sokos Hotel Kupittaa offers a reservation code BDIGIRA (sic), valid until April 20. Rooms are available for booking from May 26 to 28. Check-in is at 3 p.m., and check-out is by 12 p.m.
Park Hotel Turku can be contacted via email at info@parkhotelturku.fi or by phone at 02-2732555 for reservations. The rates are 126€/night for single rooms and 158€/night for double rooms, with breakfast included. Each room also comes with one complimentary parking space.
Everyday life practicalities:
Water is safe to drink:
Finland has the world’s cleanest tap water. Tap water is generally safe to drink. If drinking is not recommended, this is usually clearly indicated.
Electricity in Finland:
The voltage in Finland is 230V/50Hz and uses Type C or Type F sockets (European standard)
If you’re coming from:
- North America: You’ll need both a voltage converter (110V to 230V) and a plug adapter
- UK: You’ll need a plug adapter but no voltage converter
- Asia/Australia: Check your device voltage – if it’s 220-240V you’ll only need a plug adapter. If it’s 110V, you’ll need both a voltage converter and plug adapter.
- Most of Europe: Your devices will work without any adapters
Always check your device’s voltage requirements before using it. Many modern electronics like laptops and phone chargers are dual voltage (110-240V) and only need a plug adapter.
In the event of an emergency:
Finland’s emergency number is 112, which you can call for police, fire brigade, or ambulance services.
If you have any questions, you can ask for help from our conference secretary (haron.walliander@gmail.com) or our team (info@nordicdigra2025.org).
During the conference, our conference secretary can be reached by phone 24/7 if you need help with anything.
You can do other things in Turku too!
As Finland’s oldest city, Turku offers wonderful experiences! You can easily get more information by visiting Visit Turku’s website, which provides tips for dining, museums, and other activities in Turku.
Information about Turku!
- Turku is Finland’s sixth-largest city
- Turku was founded in 1229 and is Finland’s oldest city.
- Turku is also home to Finland’s oldest school, the Turku Cathedral School, established in 1276.
- Finland’s first university, the Royal Academy of Turku, was established in 1640; after the Great Fire of Turku in 1827, it was relocated to Helsinki, where it is now known as the University of Helsinki. The University of Turku became Sweden’s third university, following the universities of Uppsala and Tartu.
- Today, Turku has two universities: the University of Turku (founded in 1920) and the Swedish-language Åbo Akademi (founded in 1918). Turku is home to around 40,000 university students, approximately one-fifth of its population.
- Turku is surrounded by a stunning archipelago, which can be glimpsed at the beautiful island of Ruissalo, easily accessible by local bus from Turku’s centre or by water bus from the riverbank!