What to do and see in Porvoo, Uusimaa: The Best Free Things to do

August 24, 2021 Frederic Celentano

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. Cathedral of Porvoo

Kirkkotori, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 19 6611250 http://www.porvoonseurakunnat.fi/tilat-ja-kiinteistot/tuomiokirkko/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 398 reviews

Cathedral of Porvoo

Reviewed By OliwaVasicek - Helsinki, Finland

Lovely church that is more middle ages Anglo Saxon than typical finnish countryside church. We were lucky enough that the massive historical organ was being played as we visited... quite magical.

2. Brunberg Candy Factory Shop

Teollisuustie 19 B, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 19 5484224 http://www.brunberg.fi/en/taysi-kattaus-alku-peraisia-porvoolaisia
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Brunberg Candy Factory Shop

Reviewed By Porvoon-Tiia - Porvoo, Finland

This is a must place, if you visit Porvoo. This shop is crowded with turists and locals as well, as you get to taste most of the goodies before your choose what to buy. All products are made by Brunberg, which is located in Porvoo as well. They sell chocolate and truffels as well as liqourice and their speciality chocolate kisses. You can buy our chocos in paperbag or plastic, your choice.

3. Porvoo Old Town

Jokikatu and Mannerheiminkatu, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 20 692250 http://www.porvoo.fi/
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4.5 based on 1,000 reviews

Porvoo Old Town

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.

4. Castle Hill

Pappilankuja 4, Porvoo 06100 Finland http://www.visitporvoo.fi/castle-hill
Excellent
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Castle Hill

5. Orthodox Church Porvoo

Vanha Helsingintie 2, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 20 7220691 http://www.facebook.com/Kristuksen-kirkastumisen-kirkko-201946403196180/info/?tab=page_info
Excellent
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Orthodox Church Porvoo

6. Runeberg Park

Corner of Bishop and River Streets, Porvoo 06100 Finland http://www.porvoo.fi/runeberginpuisto-1
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3.5 based on 40 reviews

Runeberg Park

7. The Devil's Stairs

Koulukuja, Porvoo 06100 Finland http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM8KAE_The_Devils_stairs_Porvoo_Finland
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3.5 based on 23 reviews

The Devil's Stairs

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