Guidebook for Porvoo
Sightseeing
Medieval Cathedral in the Old Town Porvoo. Nice view over the river and old town.
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Porvoo dómkirkja
1 KirkkotoriMedieval Cathedral in the Old Town Porvoo. Nice view over the river and old town.
Entertainment & Activities
Kaunissaari
These old sawmill islands are perfect for a small boat trip, exploring and picnic
Lilla Barlastholm
Nice place for pic nic or barbeque in summer or winter.
Movies in Finland are subtitled, and not dubbed (except some animated movies that usually show both original and dubbed versions).
Bio Rex Porvoo
1 Läntinen AleksanterinkatuMovies in Finland are subtitled, and not dubbed (except some animated movies that usually show both original and dubbed versions).
Kokonniemi Ski
3 KokonniementieDownhill skiing in the winter, downhill cycling in the summer.
Food Scene
Little bit of harbor vibes. Serves simple food (burgers, fish&chips), beverages. Nice place to have one cold drink, not necessarily worth eating there, though.
Cafe Lokki
1 HamarintieLittle bit of harbor vibes. Serves simple food (burgers, fish&chips), beverages. Nice place to have one cold drink, not necessarily worth eating there, though.
One of the best fine dining restaurants in Porvoo. Small, book ahead. Has terrace too. Wine menu goes well with the food menu.
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SicaPelle Wining & Dining
3 KirkkotoriOne of the best fine dining restaurants in Porvoo. Small, book ahead. Has terrace too. Wine menu goes well with the food menu.
Parks & Nature
Park your car on the left maybe 100m before radar station, and walk to east coast. There are places to barbeque, wood to burn is provided, just have your own matches. There are basically lots of cliffs you can climb and look at the horizon.
Emäsalon Vaarlahden rannikkolinnake
1496 EmäsalontiePark your car on the left maybe 100m before radar station, and walk to east coast. There are places to barbeque, wood to burn is provided, just have your own matches. There are basically lots of cliffs you can climb and look at the horizon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and places to sit inside. This is pretty much the only night club in Porvoo, so it might be bit crowded if you arrive late (midnight+).
Kliffa & Klubi
31 JokikatuBar and places to sit inside. This is pretty much the only night club in Porvoo, so it might be bit crowded if you arrive late (midnight+).
Rather good beer selection. Idyllic old coffee roastery building.
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Porvoon Paahtimo Bar & Café
2 MannerheiminkatuRather good beer selection. Idyllic old coffee roastery building.
Arts & Culture
It's a little bit of everything, check out if there is something worth seeing from their web site. Also has movie theatre.
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Porvoo Art Factory
1 Läntinen AleksanterinkatuIt's a little bit of everything, check out if there is something worth seeing from their web site. Also has movie theatre.
Essentials
K-Market Gammelbacka
2 SuolaketieSecond closest grocery store. Bit bigger, bit better selection.
Biggest grocery store in Porvoo. If you can't find it here, you probably need to go to Helsinki (or K-Market Tarmola other side of town).
S-market Näsi Porvoo
1 AleksanterinkaariBiggest grocery store in Porvoo. If you can't find it here, you probably need to go to Helsinki (or K-Market Tarmola other side of town).