Rosala Viking Centre

Turku & Finland's South Coast


Rosala isn't just a museum but a Viking village, complete with homestead, chapel and moored Viking ship. An introductory video provides an informative overview of Viking history in the region, and then you're free to try on costumes, wield weapons, play musical instruments and explore the many buildings. Cafe on site.


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