Data Centers in Turku

Turku – Resilient Baltic Edge for Mission-Critical Data

Turku is a premier choice for organizations that prioritize geological stability and high-capacity links to the Baltic subsea network. It serves as a vital disaster recovery site for Helsinki, providing a low-risk environment without sacrificing high-speed regional access. This location secures operational continuity for enterprises managing critical Northern European workloads.

Turku: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: fewer than 5 as of September 2025. While the provider density is lower than in major capitals, the available carriers offer high-capacity transit to Stockholm and Helsinki, managing performance for edge applications.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions as of September 2025. There are no native on-ramps in the immediate metro. Traffic reaches AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), or Microsoft Azure via private wave services or point-to-point fiber to the primary on-ramp clusters in Helsinki.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Local traffic remains efficient through the TREX exchange or by backhauling to the FICIX exchange in Helsinki. This setup keeps local traffic efficient while utilizing national scale for broader reach across the Nordics.

Bare Metal: High-performance compute options are available through providers such as Leaseweb or IONOS for deployments requiring dedicated hardware without the overhead of physical site management.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is approximately €0.12/kWh as of September 2025. This cost is highly competitive for the Nordic region and remains stable due to a grid mix dominated by nuclear and renewables. Predictable energy costs help stabilize operational budgets for long-term deployments.

Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered with multiple substation connections. Finland maintains one of the most reliable transmission systems in Europe, featuring redundant paths that protect critical infrastructure from localized failures.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Facilities are located near the Port of Turku and the regional tech cluster. This supports maritime technology, logistics, and research industries that need immediate data processing and low-latency feedback.

Regional Market Reach: Turku functions as a bridge between Western Finland and Sweden. It effectively serves over five million people along the Baltic corridor with better latency than facilities in Central Europe.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Enterprises benefit from export-oriented service treatment which simplifies international expansion. Government-backed insurance and credit guarantees provide a secure layer for large infrastructure investments.

Natural Disaster Risk

Turku maintains a Low risk profile with a score of 1.9/10 as of September 2025. Its position on the Fennoscandian Shield makes it a premier site for long-term data residency and recovery.

• River Flood (6.2): Managed through modern urban planning and resilient drainage systems as of September 2025.
• Coastal Flood (5.3): A factor for shoreline facilities, though most critical infrastructure is built on higher ground as of September 2025.
• Epidemic (2.0): National healthcare systems provide high coping capacity and stability as of September 2025.
• Drought (1.7): Minimal impact on cooling due to the proximity of the Baltic Sea and local water management as of September 2025.
• Earthquake (0.1): Negligible risk due to the stable tectonic environment as of September 2025.