Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi, Turku

Name: Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi
Address: Linnankatu 72, Turku, 20100, Finland
Telephone: +358 2 2679511

#42 among attractions in Turku

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Keihässalmi was a minelayer of the Finnish Navy. She was commissioned in 1957 and remained in service until 1994, after which she was turned into a museum ship in Turku. The vessel was named after the strait of Keihässalmi, which is located in Sipoo. Keihässalmi was the first Finnish minelayer to be constructed after World War II. ()

Local name: Miinalaiva Keihässalmi Coordinates: 60°26'8"N, 22°14'7"E

Address

Linnankatu 72Keskusta (IX kaupunginosa-Länsiranta)Turku 20100 Finland

Contact

+358 2 2679511

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Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Turku Castle, Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art, Paavo Nurmi Stadium, Martin's Church.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi open?

Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi is open:

Monday 11 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi?

Nearby attractions include MS Bore, Turku (2 min walk), Forum Marinum, Turku (2 min walk), Sigyn Ship, Turku (3 min walk), Suomen Joutsen, Turku (3 min walk).

How to get to Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi:

Bus

Forum Marinum • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Telakkaranta • Lines: 55, 56, P3 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Vesibussi, Forum Marinum • Lines: 180 (5 min walk)

Train

Turku satama (11 min walk)