Location: Porvoo
Top Things to do in Porvoo
Top 6 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Porvoo, Uusimaa
Porvoo (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈporʋoː]; Swedish: Borgå [ˈbɔrɡo]) is a city and a municipality situated on the southern coast of Finland approximately 50 kilometres (30 mi) east of Helsinki. It is one of the six medieval towns in Finland, first mentioned as a city in texts from 14th century. Porvoo is the seat of the Swedish-speaking Diocese of Borgå of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.
Restaurants in Porvoo
1. Soderskar Majakka (LIGHTHOUSE)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By mWrite - Helsinki, Finland
Söderskär meaning southern rock is located at sea 1-2 hour boat ride from Helsinki, either from Market Square or Vuosaari (east), where you might have a parking problem. Lighthouse was built 1862 and operated until 1989. It is 32m tall. Location 60° 06′ 30″ N, 25° 24′ 48″ E. Until end of July, only half of the island is open and lighthouse due wild life sanctuary. Summary: recommend, make a day trip from Helsinki by boat.
2. Porvoo Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,000 reviews
Reviewed By tizS_11 - Rome, Italy
If you are an art enthusiast and like to paint and draw you should plan to spend some time here. It is such a picturesque town that you can spend hours drawing and painting or photographing the beautiful houses, streets, river, nature, and environs of Porvoo. You can also buy some real art (and even the beautiful vintage Arabia ceramic ware) in a number of small and unique antique shops. I also recommend visiting the “Art Factory Porvoo” to see some interesting exhibition of contemporary Finnish artists. To reach the Factory you walk on the pleasant promenade along the Porvoo River for 10-15’ then cross a bridge until you reach Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1.
