Location
The summer course is organized at Muurlan opisto. It is located in the idyllic Muurla village near the city of Salo, some 100 km northwest of Helsinki.
Address Muurlantie 365, 25130 Muurla
How to get there
By bus
The express services between Turku-Helsinki stop at Muurla design store, a couple of kilometers from Muurla opisto. Please check the timetables on the travel service website: www.matkahuolto.fi. We can pick you from the bus stop before course starts, just let us know beforehand. The journey from Helsinki takes about 1,5 hours.
By train
By train you can get to Salo railway station. See timetables from VR website: www.vr.fi. The distance from Salo to Muurla is 10-15 km, depending on the route. You can continue your journey to Muurlan opisto by bus (Line 110), but in summertime it is trafficked with reduced frequency, so please remember to check the summer traffic schedules.
By car
Travel time by car from Helsinki is about one hour (109 km), from Turku under one hour (68 km).
Accommodation
There are several room types available in different buildings, either single rooms or 2-3-4 person rooms. The number of single and double rooms is limited. You can either bring your own sheets and towels or get them from the college with a small additional cost.
Meals
The course meals are served in the restaurant of the college. The fee includes breakfast, lunch, coffee and dinner. Evening meal is available with a small additional cost. In case you follow a special diet, please indicate it in the registration form.
A grocery store is nearby.
Swimming
Piilijärvi beach is about 6 km from the college. The lake nearby the college is unfortunately not suitable for swimming due to blue-green algae. Own swimming towel is recommended.
Contact
toimisto@muurlanopisto.fi
044 758 1500
Muurlantie 365, 25130 Muurla