Kakskerta Island
Island district of Turku featuring beaches and historic church
Off Turku, Kakskerta island offers sandy beaches, the 18th‑century Kakskerta Church, sailing access and summer cottages; locals favor seafood and boating in warm months.
Kakskerta at a Glance#
Address: Kakskerta Island, Turku; Kakskerta Church (near the island’s main village), Southwest Finland
About Kakskerta#
Kakskerta is an island and district in the Archipelago Sea off southwest Finland, administratively part of the city of Turku. It is a small populated island known for its coastal landscapes and summer cottages.
The island has rocky shores, sheltered bays, small harbors and a network of minor roads and trails used for cycling and walking. There are several public beaches and picnic spots suited to day visits, and local harbors for small boats and kayaking.
The area has long been used for fishing and agriculture and has evolved into a mix of year-round residences and seasonal holiday homes. Modern development on the island has generally followed the coastline and small inland lanes.
Kakskerta sits in Southwest Finland about 10 km southeast of Turku city centre in the Archipelago Sea and is reached by road and local ferry links from the Turku area.
- Access: Easiest access from Turku by car or local ferry services; the island is most active in summer when many seasonal cottages are occupied.
- Best time to visit: Best visited in summer for swimming, boating and coastal walking when services and facilities are in operation.
How to Get to Kakskerta#
Kakskerta is reached from Turku by car via road 110 and local bridges; in summer there are also ferry and boat connections that link parts of the Turku archipelago. From Turku city center it is roughly a 20-30 minute drive.
Tips for Visiting Kakskerta#
- If visiting from Turku, take the coastal ferry or drive-parking in summer at Kakskerta Church can be limited.
- Look for the island's windmills and converted fishermen's cottages; they reveal the archipelago's maritime past.
- Combine the visit with a boat trip around the Turku archipelago to see Kakskerta from the water.
Best Time to Visit Kakskerta#
Summer is the obvious choice for visiting the Turku archipelago and Kakskerta; ferry timetables and local facilities scale down in the off-season.
Weather & Climate near Kakskerta#
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (670 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 51 mm | overcast | 97% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -2° | -12° | 37 mm | overcast | 97% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | -1° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Good | 5° - 15° | 7° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.5h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.8h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Good | 7° - 14° | 11° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 73 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 75 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -8° | 65 mm | overcast | 97% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |
