Porvoo, Official City Guide 2015

Porvoo T H E O F F I C I A L CITY G U I D E I 2015

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Porvoo City Tourist Information We are at your service at the Art Factory:

Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 40 489 9801, tourist.office@porvoo.fi, visitporvoo.fi, from May to August also at the address Jokikatu 35 b (under Mannerheiminkatu Bridge).

Porvoo on the net:

Look out for this small sign. It will add to your enjoyment of the town and open the door to many of its secrets.

Published by: Porvoo City Tourism and Marketing Unit. Design and texts by: Sherpa Advertising Agency and Porvoo City Tourism and Marketing Unit. Photos by: Kristoffer Söderström, Jack Cheng, Marko Rantanen, Teemu Silván, Konsta Punkka, Studio Lindell, Felipe Tofani, Katarina Wohlfart, Sofia Zetterqvist, Ed Rex, Olli Ilander, Ville Juurikkala, Pasi Salminen, Anette Sundström, Mats Vuorenjuuri.

Layout and make-up by: Sherpa Advertising Agency. Printed by: Painoyhtymä Oy. We reserve the right to make changes. The material for the guide was compiled in October 2014. On the cover, a distinctive work of art, Gaia, by Kirsi Kaulanen

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CONTENTS

WHAT TO SEE IN PORVOO sivu

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THE ARCHIPELAGO

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PORVOO – HOME TO THE ARTS sivu

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ACCOMMODATION

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RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS sivu

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WEEKLY EVENTS AND GUIDED TOURS sivu

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PORVOO FOR KIDS

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS sivu

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SHOPPING

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CONFERENCES AND FUNCTIONS sivu

NATIONAL CITY PARK AND MAP OF WALKING ROUTES IN OLD PORVOO

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MAPS

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5 HOW TO GET TO PORVOO? / 11 DO IT TOGETHER IN PORVOO / 19 LIVING IN PORVOO / 30 EXHIBITIONS / 31 ACTIVITIES / 45 TIPS / 49 SUMMER GUESTS 3

WELCOME TO PORVOO

Riverbank

Porvoo - my home Porvoo’s coat of arms dates back to

the year 1423. The letter C in the coat of arms stands for the Latin words castrum and castellum, meaning a castle or fort.

The year is 1978 and I can’t get to sleep. I look out at night-time Porvoo from the open window of my apartment. I admire the stately pine trees and wonder how it can possibly be so quiet that I can’t sleep.

As dawn breaks the birds begin their song. Nowhere can I hear the familiar sounds of the Helsinki metropolitan area, where I had always lived: cars and trams, rumbling and squeaking. It took a few weeks before I got back into the rhythm of sleep.

Porvoo has the sea, a river, a riverside boulevard, lakes, hills. A proper town with its stone houses and squares, manors and a real rural landscape, it has forests, fields and an archipelago. It has a history and a present day. It has a bilingual history, and nowadays the ever increasing amount of multilingual tourism gives the town a cosmopolitan feel.

Like the townspeople, the tourists want services, culture, entertainment, shops, hotels, markets, parks, places to meet, places to have a good time.

13th century 4

Porvoo’s current settlement begins with the arrival of immigrants from Sweden.

1380

As a person who enjoys good food, I am happy that word has spread about the town’s restaurants and shops, so that our visitors can often tell us beforehand where they want to eat and which shops they want to visit.

For me, the town is perfect as a place for exercise and recreation. The airport is near, you can reach Helsinki quickly and so it’s no problem to travel for performances elsewhere in Finland. The sea is only a short distance away and you can reach the best places to fish early in the morning. For the amateur there are plenty of cycle paths and fantastic winding roads for motorcyclists. In winter Porvoo’s ”Dolomites”, the slopes at Kokonniemi, are excellent for Telemark skiing. You can take your dog for a walk right from your doorstep, and in my garden, my dog Perro (who weighs all of 60 kilos), has freedom to race like a dervish around the trees and bushes.

I’m happy to call Porvoo my home.

Juha Laitila, scriptwriter - actor - entertainer

Porvoo is granted its Town Charter. The building of the Cathedral starts in 1400.

16th century

In the early 16th century Danish pirates destroy Porvoo, at the end of the century the town is burnt to the ground by the Russians (the 25-Year War).

WELCOME TO PORVOO

How to get to Porvoo? m/s J.L. Runeberg

Forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy the peace and beauty of the archipelago! The 100-year-old m/s J. L. Runeberg cruises almost daily between Helsinki and Porvoo from 13 May – 5 September. There is a café-bar on board.

Ask about our tasty lunch options, too.

Helsinki Porvoo 10.00 -> 13.20 19.25 <16.00 To bring the season to a close on 12 September, there will be a return cruise Porvoo-Helsinki-Porvoo. The ship can also be chartered for cruises.

tel. +358 19 524 3331 www.msjlruneberg.fi

Porvoo Museum Railway tel. +358 400 700 717 www.porvoonmuseorautatie.fi

You can also get to Porvoo by train. The Lättähattu or ”Flat Hat” museum railcar from the 1960s carries passengers between Helsinki and Porvoo on Saturdays 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug and 29 Aug, 2015. The train departs from Helsinki in the morning and leaves Porvoo for the return journey in the afternoon. For the timetable see our website. The Porvoo station is within walking distance of the town. Tickets are sold on board for cash only. No seat reservations. Bicycles and prams will be carried in the goods van free of charge.

Welcome to a ride on the traditional Flat Hat!

By bus to Porvoo

There is a frequent bus service from Helsinki, from early morning till late in the evening. The trip takes about one hour. There are also good connections by bus from Lahti, Kouvola and Kotka. For timetables see www.matkahuolto.fi

www.matkahuolto.fi

From Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport the bus journey takes only a little over half an hour.

By bike to Porvoo

Porvoo has excellent cycle paths, and the Old Porvoo Road (Vanha Porvoontie) with its surroundings is very popular with cyclists. You can cycle from Helsinki to Porvoo, for example, in a couple of hours, and if you don’t feel up to cycling back, you can just jump on board m/s J.L. Runeberg or catch the bus.You will also find cycling routes at www.visitporvoo.fi

www.visitporvoo.fi

Useful services Taxi Porvoo-Borgå tel. +358 100 86800 www.taxiporvoo.fi

Main Library Papinkatu 20, 06100 Porvoo www.porvoo.fi/kirjasto

Post office Mannerheiminkatu 13, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 200 71000, www.posti.fi

early 19th century

Emergency services number 112

Porvoo Medical Centre

Police

Näsin koulukatu 2, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 521 1500 www.porvoonlaakarikeskus.fi

Tulliportinkatu 1, 06101 Porvoo tel. +358 71 873 0291, www.poliisi.fi

Porvoo Hospital Accident and Emergency Ward (24h) Sairaalantie 1, 06150 Porvoo tel. + 358 19 548 2551, www.hus.fi

National poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg moves to Porvoo. Some two decades later, Albert Edelfelt is born at Kiiala Manor.

21st century

Aleksanterinkatu Bridge is completed, the renovated Art Factory is opened, the Cathedral is damaged by fire, rebuilt and reconsecrated, development of the western bank of the River Porvoo begins.

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WHAT TO SEE IN PORVOO

Old Porvoo

Welcome home!

1.6.-28.8. Guided tours in Porvoo Cathedral Mon – Fri at 10.15 am, 12.15 pm, 1.30 pm, 3.15 pm and 5.15 pm.

I remember well my first visit to Porvoo Cathedral. At the time I was still a student of theology, and we had come to watch the ordination of a priest. I thought then what a magnificent church it was, but I would never want to work there. My own home church was an example of 1950s architecture and, compared to it, the Cathedral seemed “too grand” for me. In addition, the very word Cathedral, which in Finnish suggests judgement or doom, was enough to put me off.

Well, ten years later, I myself was ordained as a priest of the Cathedral congregation, and the Cathedral became my home church. I still consider the Cathedral a splendid and beautiful church, where the high walls and lofty ceiling bear witness

to the existence of something greater than man. The church’s centuries-long history tells its own tale about men’s longing to find God. But above all, the Cathedral is a home, where I can come to find peace, and where I can come into contact with life in all its variety, whether alone or together with others.

Time and time again I have to remind myself and others that the Finnish word for Cathedral does not mean that this church is place of “doom”, but that it comes from the Latin word “domus”, which means home. The Cathedral is the home church of the bishop as well as mine and it is a home for the whole congregation, so welcome home!

Mari Puska, priest

Porvoo Tourist Information employees’ Top Five: 1. The Näsi Stone lookout point 2. Ruskis birdwatching tower 3. The Old Bridge in Old Porvoo, with a view of Linnamäki and the river. 4. From Linnamäki, you see Porvoo as it is in Albert Edelfelt’s painting (the same pine still stands on Linnamäki and the original work is on display in the Yellow Room at Hotel Haikko Manor). 5. Great summer cottages to rent in the Porvoo area; read more at visitporvoo.fi 6

WHAT TO SEE IN PORVOO

Porvoo Cathedral Kirkkotori 1, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 66 111

The Cathedral is dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. The church took its present form at the end of the 15th century. Services are held in Finnish on Sundays at 10 am and in Swedish at 12 noon. The Cathedral can accommodate 750 people and it can be reserved for baptisms, marriage ceremonies and funerals at the Parish Office. For guided tours of the Cathedral and free concerts, see the weekly events calendar, pp.

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www.porvoonseurakunnat.fi Open: 1 May–30 Sep: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–2pm, Sun 2pm–5pm, 1 Oct – 30 Apr: Tue–Sat 10am–2pm, Sun 2pm–4pm Please note that the Cathedral’s opening hours may change due to religious ceremonies or other events.

Porvoo Museum/ Old Town Hall Raatihuoneentori, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 574 7500, 040 197 5557 www.porvoonmuseo.fi

Completed in 1764 Finland’s oldest Town Hall has exhibitions of works by masters of Finland’s Golden Age of Art, Albert Edelfelt and Ville Vallgren, among others, as well as the production of top names in Finnish industrial arts, the Iris factory and Saara Hopea. Special historical exhibitions include ‘La Belle Époque’, ‘Ruling the Riversides’ and ‘The Porvoo Diet 1809’. The old decorative paintings from the time of the Diet have been restored.

Open: 1 Sep – 30 Apr: Wed–Sun 12–4pm 2 May – 31 Aug: Mon–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm Admission: €8/adult, seniors and unemployed €6, €1/child (7–17 yrs), groups of ten or more €6/person. Includes admission to Holm House

Porvoo Museum/ Holm House Välikatu 11, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 574 7500, +358 400 407 475

Holm House, built in 1763, gives you an opportunity to see how a wealthy Porvoo merchant family lived at the end of the 18th century. The atmosphere is enhanced by the sounds and scents, not to mention a multimedia ghost story. On the ground floor you will find the workshop Konkkaronkka and a Museum Shop.

Open: 1 Sep–30 Apr, Wed–Sun 12–4pm 2 May–31 Aug, Mon–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm

www.porvoonmuseo.fi

Admission: €8/adult, seniors and unemployed €6, €1/child (7–17 yrs), groups of ten or more €6/person. Includes admission to the Old Town Hall.

J. L. Runeberg’s Home

In the Runeberg’s home you are guests of the national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg and his wife Fredrika Runeberg. The furniture, art works, crockery and potted plants create a unique atmosphere in their home. In summer, you can also visit Fredrika’s garden. Children will have a great time playing old-time games in the play area in the outbuilding.

Aleksanterinkatu 3, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 489 9900 www.porvoo.fi/kulttuuri

Open: 2 May–31 Aug, Mon–Sun 10am–4pm 1 Sep–30 Apr: Wed–Sun 10am–4pm Adults €8, under 18 year-olds free of charge. The ticket includes a visit to Fredrika’s garden and Walter Runeberg’s sculpture collection 2 May–17 Aug Guided thematic tours and tours of the garden by arrangement.

Walter Runeberg’s Sculpture Collection Aleksanterinkatu 5, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 489 1770

Walter Runeberg (1838 – 1920), the son of Finland’s national poet, was one of the most important Finnish sculptors of his time. The collection comprises more than 100 of his works, including sketches for well-known monumental works, plaster sculptures and a large portrait gallery.

Open: 2 May–17 Aug, Mon–Sun 10am – 4pm, at other times by agreement Adults €8, under 18 year-olds free of charge. The ticket includes a visit to J.L. Runeberg’s home and Fredrika’s garden.

www.porvoo.fi/kulttuuri

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WHAT TO SEE IN PORVOO

Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum Jokikatu 14, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 501 5006 www.lelumuseo.com

Among the best toy museums in the country, the Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum has more than a thousand dolls and countless other toys on display, the oldest from the 19th century. All of them have been played with by children at some time in the past – the teddy bear’s fur and the toy car’s worn wheels show how well loved they were. It’s not only children who have fun in the museum, but also their parents and grand-parents, who often enjoy reminiscing about their own toys and childhood.

Open: 1 Jun 2015–16 Aug 2015, 10am–3 pm. Adults à €3, children €2.

At other times by agreement. Charge for visits outside opening hours €25.

Gallery Vanha Kappalaisentalo

Art exhibitions and atmosphere in the heart of Old Porvoo by Raatihuoneentori Square. We invite you to enjoy the art in the unique ambience of this fine old building.

Välikatu 13, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 489 1771

Open: Tue–Sun, 10am – 4pm The Gallery is open all year round and admission is free.

www.porvoo.fi/kulttuuri

Colmio Slow House Jokikatu 20, (inner courtyard) 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 500 581 656

Colmio Slow House is a design shop and art gallery with a leisurely, unhurried atmosphere. The house, furnished with love and care by combining the new with the old, creates a blend of history and the present day. Always on display are Colmio products designed by Päivi Mikola, mainly focusing on modern rocking chairs in various alternative styles. In addition there are monthly changing exhibitions of different art genres.

www.colmio.com

Galleria Sofia

Galleria Sofia is right next to Porvoo Cathedral. It has a permanent exhibition of Markku Halme’s paintings and Sofia Wilkman’s sculptures.

Kirkkokatu 14, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 44 292 7335

Open: Sat and Sun 2 – 5 pm, on weekdays by arrangement.

www.gallerisofia.fi

Orthodox Church Vanha Helsingintie 2, 06100 Porvoo

The Orthodox Church in Porvoo is open by arrangement at times to be agreed separately and during services. The services are held on the second and fourth weekends of every month, the vigil service on Saturdays at 6 pm and the liturgy on Sundays at 10 am, for more details see our website at www.hos.fi.

The annual Praasniekka church festival is held on August 5 – 6.

www.hos.fi Caretaker: tel. +358 40 168 1466 Property manager: tel. +358 40 585 6951 Priest: tel. +358 40 706 1671

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Porvoon Taidehalli Art Hall Art Factory tel. +358 40 730 9273

The Porvoo Art Hall is a treasure trove of art! Changing exhibitions of contemporary art are held in the exhibition space and the Kulma Gallery, while Yrjö A. Jäntti’s permanent collection exhibits high-quality Finnish art from the 1950s to the 1980s. The art lending service, Konsta, offers a varied selection art works by local artists, for rent or sale. At the Taidehalli Shop, you can find gifts with a personal touch. Lectures and small concerts are also held in the Art Hall.

www.porvoo.fi/kulttuuri www.porvoontaideyhdistys.fi www.taidetehdas.fi

Open: Tue–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm, entrance free.

Albert Edelfelt Studio Museum Edelfeltinpolku 3, 06400 Porvoo

In 1883, Albert Edelfelt (1854 – 1905) built a small studio in Haikko, about 6 km from the centre of Porvoo. It was here that he painted many of his most important works. The artist’s studio was opened to the public as a museum in 1951. Exhibited in the studio are drawings, paintings and photographs as well as artefacts belonging to the artist.

www.albertedelfeltinateljee.fi

Open: 15 – 31 May and 1 Sep – 15 Sep: Tue – Sun 10 am – 2 pm 1 Jun – 31 Aug: Tue – Sun 10 am – 4 pm

tel. +358 19 577414, +358 40 552 9083

€4/adult, children under 16 years with parents, free.

Sirkka Turkki – taidepuisto –Artpark Sillvikintie 172, 06750 Tolkkinen tel. +358 40 833 9399 www.sirkkaturkki.fi

See spellbinding exhibitions at the Artpark in Sillvik, Tolkkinen. The artist herself presents her exhibitions, and the presentation is always included in the visit (in Finnish, Swedish or English). The exhibitions include the fairy tale town Rose Castle, marionettes, naïvist ceramic figures, paintings, drawings and the Park of Myths. The Artpark shop sells articles at moderate prices.

Open: 1 May – 30 Sep, by arrangement €4/person, groups (min. 10) €3/person

Kungsbackan kotieläinpiha

At Kungsbacka Farm, the cows moo and the pigs grunt. But what does Amadeus the donkey say? Come and find out for yourself! At the same time, you will meet all our other animals: sheep, chickens, horses, goats, reindeer…

Sikiläntie 609, 07280 Ilola tel. +358 40 530 4841

Open: 1 May – 31 Aug, Mon – Sun 10 am – 6 pm, closed on 19 June.

September Sun 12 – 3 pm, for winter opening hours see our website Admission: €9/adult, €5/child (3 – 17 y), Special prices for groups.

www.kotielain.com

Hemp Labyrinth Postimäki, Ilola, Porvoo tel. +358 40 591 3352

At Postimäki in Ilola you can visit Finland’s first hemp labyrinth. Trying to find your way among the almost three-metre high hemp plants is quite an adventure for people of all ages. The labyrinth is about two kilometres long, but there is a shorter route for children. As autumn evenings draw in, you should bring a torch with you. You can also have a barbecue in the area.

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Noark Miniature World Sanismäentie 2, 07280 Ilola tel. +358 10 2313 790

The model railway departs from Helsinki station and travels right through Finland all year round. In the summer outdoor exhibition, the Lättähattu or “Flat Hat” railcar takes you through the landscape of Porvoo and Loviisa in the 1940s and 1950s. There is also a café and the Noark boutique, which has wide range of gifts and postcards. For children there’s a play corner called Noah’s Ark.

www.noark.fi

For opening hours see our website at www.noark.fi

Postimäki Outdoor Museum

The idyllic Postimäki museum is one of Finland’s best preserved areas of cottagers’ dwellings. In July the area is bustling with life. Come and meet the 19th century craftsmen and -women, take a look into the cottages and see how they lived! The museum area is always open and is a lovely place for a picnic.

You can also take part in a handicrafts day or community singing, order a dramatised guided tour, visit the gallery or watch a play at the summer theatre!

The area provides a summer home for craftsmen and -women and artists.

Vanha Viipurintie 12, 07280 Ilola tel. +358 40 675 7275 www.postbacken.fi

Open: 1 – 31 Jul Tue – Sun 11 am – 5 pm Admission €5/adult, €2/child.

Gallery ArtMarina Eidiksentie 261-8, 07390 Suurpellinki tel. +358 40 705 7461 www.artmarinablog.wordpress.com

Of Porvoo’s art galleries, the one farthest out to sea is 36 km from the town centre, reachable by a ferry and four bridges. The 100-year-old cottage has an exhibition of works painted by Terttu Schroderus-Gustafsson using many different techniques. The paintings, which are also for sale, depict subjects ranging from bleak northern seascapes to the glowing colours of the south and mystical, appealing figures. ArtMarina offers not only landscapes and seascapes, but also a spiritual landscape for art lovers.

Open: May and September Sun 12 – 4 pm June – August, Sat – Sun 12 – 6 pm at other times by arrangement, tel. +358 40 705 7461 Admission free

Hörbergsgården Hörbergintie 10, 07370 Pellinki www.pellinge.net/phf/horberg.htm

Make a journey in time back to the archipelago as it was in the 19th century. In Hörbergsgården, time stands still and you will get the feel of an island home as it was more than a hundred years ago. In addition to the main farmhouse, the farmstead includes a cottage, a storehouse, a stable, a barn, a sheep-pen and a workshop. Changing exhibitions are held in the main farmhouse and there is a small museum shop where you can buy high quality local handicrafts.

Open: 14 Jun–16 Aug, Sun 12–3pm Admission free during opening hours. At other times €50/group Group reservations: pellingemuseum@gmail.com

Outboard museum

In the Outboard Museum, you are allowed to touch the exhibits. An old salt and spice storehouse has been converted into a museum, and Nils Häggblom, who is a collector of outboard motors and runs the museum, presents the collection. The exhibits are always changing, with more than a hundred motors Tirmontie 116, 07360 Tirmo on display at any one time. You can buy literature on outboard motors at the tel. +358 40 513 0600 / Nils Häggblom museum and it gives a picture of what an outboard repair shop was like in the www.pellinge.net/nisse 1950s. There’s always at least one motor being repaired.

1 Jun – 15 Aug: Sat – Sun 12 – 3 pm, or by arrangement

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DO IT TOGETHER IN PORVOO

It’s always more fun doing things together, and it makes many activities possible that you might not have done on your own. By booking programmes beforehand, you can ensure that you and your group have a memorable time in Porvoo.

Art

At the Art Factory it’s possible to organise art and craft workshops in the studios of the artists who work there. Through the workshops you can get to know the artist’s work and at the same time connect with you group while practising your own skills.

Ceramics, painting, drawing, design or felting, it’s your choice. A workshop can also be built around a theme. At a graphic art workshop you can create your own graphic work, for instance from natural materials or from a photograph from your own childhood. At the end of the course you will have a work of art to take home with you. The shortest courses are just quick drop-in courses, but they may also take the whole day. www.taidetehdas.fi

Excursions in the archipelago From Porvoo there are many routes that take you into the Gulf of Finland’s archipelago. You can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the islands by taking a chartered cruise with a group of friends or colleagues. You can reach the archipelago sailing directly from the harbour in the town centre by chartering a boat trip beforehand. What could be better than having lunch in good company and in the fantastic surroundings of the archipelago? Your day at sea will be crowned by a relaxing sauna and a dip in the sea www.visitporvoo.fi

Dramatised guided tours Around the year the Porvoo tourist guides organise various dramatised tours for groups. The tours give participants an insight into dramatic and romantic destinies, war and love, trading and politics – the small town of Porvoo caught up in the flow of great events. www.porvootours.fi

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Porvoo for food lovers Runeberg’s cake named after Finland’s national poet J.L. Runeberg is traditionally eaten in Finland on the poet’s birthday, 5 February, but you can buy them in cafés all year round, for example in Café Helmi and Café Fanny in Old Porvoo.

There is a saying that a ticket to travel somewhere is the only purchase that can make you richer. And as a native of Porvoo I would add to the aphorism that living in a place where you can have Runeberg muffins all year round, you have every reason to be happy!

The café and restaurant culture in Porvoo is so diverse it almost takes your breath away. You can stop for a simple, relaxed lunch, sample home food made from local ingredients or enjoy fine dining with gourmet dishes cooked by prestigious master chefs; you can chase away any trace of gloom brought on by the grey everyday by visiting a café where crystal chandeliers

and inviting display counters filled with so many kinds of tempting cakes and pastries will make you feel you are living in a dream. Porvoo is good for your soul, as well for your stomach!

In Porvoo even take-aways are ennobled by the surroundings.

Why not some time try out how the take-away meals offered by the local restaurants taste sitting on a park bench under the pine trees in Linnamäki Park, admiring the view of the Old Town – following in the footsteps of the artist Albert Edelfelt himself, admiring the picture postcard landscape in reality will be as good as any dessert.

Millariikka Rytkönen, from Milla blog ”Millainen Elämä” (What a life).

Wi-Fi network In Old Porvoo the Wi-Fi network can be used in cafés and restaurants including the Porvoo Roastery and the Old Town Public House. The Art Factory has a wireless network that serves the whole area. Password available from the Art Factory information desk.

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Pear quiche for 8 by Zum Beispiel

Runeberg’s cakes

Pastry: 1 egg, 100 g butter, 125 g rye flour, 125 g wheat flour, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp Italian herbs, 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp salt. Filling: 4 eggs, 4 dl cream, fresh marjoram, salt. On top: goat’s cheese.

Pour all the ingredients for the pastry except the butter into a bowl. Add the melted butter and stir the mixture. Grease a pie dish and press the pastry mixture into it.

Pre-bake the pie crust for 8–12 minutes at 200˚ C until brown. Beat the egg-cream mixture. Place the sliced pears on the pastry crust and add the filling, leaving 4 mm of the pie crust above the filling. Top the filling with goat’s cheese and bake for 20–25 minutes at 200˚ C. The pie is ready when the filling has set in the middle.

100 g butter/margarine, 1 dl sugar, 1 egg, 50 g finely chopped almonds, 1½ dl breadcrumbs, 1½ dl white flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cardamom, 1 dl whipping cream, raspberry jam, icing sugar, water, lemon and orange juice, punch.

Whisk the margarine and sugar. Add the egg. Mix the dry ingredients and stir into the batter. Add the cream and a little punch. Grease the muffin tray and pour the batter into the cups. Bake at 200 °C for about 20 min. Dust the cakes with icing sugar and decorate with a blob of jam.

Bistro Sinne Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 10 3228 140 www.sinneporvoo.fi

Bistro Sinne is in the Art Factory, on the west bank of the river – in the vibrant heart of Porvoo’s cultural life. Bistro Sinne is a restaurant with genuine food and personal service. The menu is based on locally produced ingredients and follows the Finnish gastronomical calendar. We also have a daily changing menu of dishes made from the best ingredients of the season, livened up with exciting specialties.

Summer offer: 3-course Porvoo menu, €42. Enjoy our sunny summer terrace, too!

Open: Mondays by arrangement, Tue–Fri 11am–2.30pm and 5pm–10.30pm, Sat 12–11pm, Sun 12–5pm. Jun 1–Aug 9: Mon–Fri 11am–11pm, Sat 12–12pm, Sun 12–8pm. The kitchen closes 1 h before the restaurant closes.

SicaPelle Wining & Dining Kirkkotori 3, 06100 Porvoo Open: in summer Sat 12–11pm and Sun 12–5pm tel. +358 50 505 0425

As well as offering weekly changing menus that are full of surprises, SicaPelle Wining & Dining conjures up bistro classics made from fresh ingredients of the day. On Sundays at SicaPelle you can enjoy a relaxed brunch. The restaurant is named after the pet pig, Sikapelle or Pig Clown, that belonged to the Porvoo sculptor Ville Vallgren, who later settled in Paris.

www.sicapelle.fi

Timbaali’s summer terrace Entrance Välikatu 8 and Jokikatu 43, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 523 1020 www.timbaali.com

A delightful spot in the centre of Old Porvoo. Welcome to enjoy the atmosphere of the Old Town, on our summer terrace by a pedestrian street. Savour our escargot delicacies, special dishes and summer flavours with a refreshing drink.

Take it easy on our covered terrace, ated with heaters. Summer in Porvoo at its best!

Terrace open during the summer season.

Do you always take your own picnic hamper along? The best places for a picnic are at Maari beach, very near Old Porvoo, at Kokonniemi and in the parks downriver from the passenger harbour. You can also barbecue, for example, at Sondby, Stornäsudden and Varlaxudden. For more places to have a barbecue, see visitporvoo.fi 13

RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS

Restaurant Wanha Laamanni Vuorikatu 17, 06100 Porvoo Open: Mon–Sat 11am–11 pm and Sun 12–10pm puh. 020 752 8355

Right in the heart of Old Porvoo, next to the mediaeval cathedral, stands an idyllic 18th century log building, where the renowned restaurant Wanha Laamanni has operated for more than 30 years. In the historic milieu our kitchen conjures up modern Scandinavian culinary experiences. From the terrace you have a fine view over the roofs of Old Porvoo to the river. In winter our log fires help to create a cosy atmosphere.

www.wanhalaamanni.fi

Gabriel 1763 Jokikatu 20, 06100 Porvoo Open every day from 11am tel. +358 40 176 3126 www.gabriel1763.fi

Restaurant El Alba Kirkkokatu 4, 06100 Porvoo Open year round. tel. +358 19 523 0660 www.elalba.com

Alba Rio Jokikatu 31, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 20 791 2899

Restaurant Johans Jokikatu 8, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 10 666 8450 www.johans.fi

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In summer 2012 an inviting new restaurant-bar was opened in a stone house built in 1763 by Gabriel Hagert, Mayor of Porvoo. In the restaurant situated on Raatihuoneentori Square, you can enjoy the unique milieu and atmosphere of Old Porvoo. At Gabriel 1763 you can have a delicious lunch, enjoy a relaxed evening dining or just having a glass of wine with friends.

In summer on the terrace you can savour the leisurely atmosphere as you sit and watch the world go by.

A restaurant with a cosy atmosphere in Old Porvoo, housed in an idyllic wooden building dating back to 1838. The restaurant’s kitchen prepares food based on traditional Finnish, Scandinavian and cosmopolitan cuisines.

In the courtyard, under a spreading white willow tree, you will find a lovely summer terrace. Why not sit down, take time out and enjoy our tasty food.

The restaurant is open all year round. El Alba can also cater for small private functions. Easy access for the disabled.

In this classic restaurant with its unique atmosphere you will enjoy appetising food made from pure ingredients. Lovers of simple, high-quality food will enjoy the pure, unpretentious dishes served in the restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere.

You can drop in for a glass of wine or champagne, or take your time and enjoy an unhurried culinary experience. In winter the log fire creates a cosy atmosphere and in summer you can watch the world go by from our sunny terrace. We recommend our fish dishes, which change according to the season, always made from fresh ingredients.

Summer restaurant Johans tempts you to peep into the yard of a building where Finland’s national poet J. L. Runeberg once lived. The restaurant’s kitchen conjures up dishes made from seasonal local products with a modern touch.

Most of the wines are organic. Open from May to September, the restaurant also brings musical soirées to Porvoo in summer. You can enjoy the food and unique milieu either on the terrace overlooking the river or in the intimate atmosphere of the restaurant.

RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS

Zum Beispiel Rihkamakatu 2, 06100 Porvoo Opening hours: see our website. tel. +358 50 439 6066 www.zum.fi

Restaurant Hanna-Maria Välikatu 6, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 20 718 9616

A restaurant and deli with a relaxed atmosphere, Zum Beispiel invites you to the townspeople’s own living room to enjoy high-quality food from near and far. When you have food made from pure ingredients and prepared with love and care, what more can you ask for? A glass of artisan wine with antipastos, lunch, coffee and cake, a three-course dinner with all the trimmings, or just a simple meal. You’ll enjoy the culinary experience and the ambience!

For details on opening hours, see our website.

Hanna-Maria is a cosy place to eat in old Porvoo, serving guests for more than 29 years. Our trademark is home cooking and generous portions. We prepare all our food ourselves, from fresh ingredients. The restaurant seats 62, the terrace 50, and in the cellar there is a restaurant for functions with seating for 60. We offer a high-quality catering service for all occasions.

www.hanna-maria.fi

Open: Winter: Mon – Sat 8am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 4pm Summer: Mon – Sat 8am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 5pm

JuhlaHelmi

JuhlaHelmi serves a delicious buffet lunch on weekdays and by arrangement, lunches for groups. Our premises can also be adapted for family occasions and company functions for as many as 100 guests. A stylish, bright, spacious room in a central location in the heart of Old Porvoo, by Mannerheiminkatu Bridge.

Jokikatu 37, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 581 437 www.teehelmi.fi

Eloisa Wine & Deli

Sample excellent wines chosen by professionals and enjoy delicious tapas or a tasty lunch in a fine milieu in Porvoo, in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere. Eloisa is located right in the centre of Porvoo, on the market place by the Town Hall.

Rauhankatu 20, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 50 447 9444 www.eloisawinedeli.fi

Rafael’s Steakhouse & Bar Piispankatu 28, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 581 771

Rafael’s Steakhouse is a smart, friendly place to dine and meet friends in the centre of Porvoo, by the Market Square and Runeberginpuisto Park.

Rafael’s offers a relaxed atmosphere, attractive surroundings and high-quality food from our charcoal grill. The quality of the menu is guaranteed by our professional kitchen staff, the excellent meats from our meat wholesalers Harri Tamminen’s and Veijo Votkin’s and, of course, our genuine Weber charcoal grill.

www.rafaels.fi

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Hotel Haikko Manor & Spa Haikkoontie 114, 06400 Porvoo tel. +358 19 576 01 www.haikko.fi

At Hotel Haikko Manor you will be served in classic manor house style. We offer the season’s best ingredients and a feast of flavours, scents and colours. The discreet service and superb selection of wines will complete your enjoyment.

In the historic manor house there are two large restaurant rooms and several smaller rooms for meetings and private functions. You will find a milieu that exudes the atmosphere of the Czar’s times combined with beautiful table settings, antique furnishings and traditions.

The Manor House restaurant is open Mon – Sun 11.30am – 12 midnight.

Weather permitting, the terrace is open 11am – 11pm.

Nepalese Restaurant Khukuri

A restaurant offering genuine Nepalese tastes, friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere. Delicious meat, fish, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Reasonably priced lunches on weekdays Mon – Fri 10.30am – 3pm, evenings à la carte menu. Fully licensed.

Runeberginkatu 34 D, 06100 Porvoo Open: Tue–Fri 10.30am–10pm, Sat–Sun 12–10pm tel. +358 40 548 2886, +358 40 912 4968

Welcome to a taste of Nepal! Namaste!

www.khukuri.fi

Rosso Lundinkatu 2, 06100 Porvoo Open: Mon– Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm Sun 12–10pm tel. +358 10 7659 490 (€0,0835/call + €0,1209/min.)

We are an Italian restaurant, established since 1978. We find it easy to please our customers by always choosing our ingredients with care from the best available and composing our menu with love. Come to us and treat yourself to the perfect pizza, baked in a wood-burning oven. Buon appetito! See you soon.

www.rosso.fi

Amarillo Rauhankatu 29, 06100 Porvoo Check openings hours on our website tel. +358 10 7659 360

The best Texmex in town and a rocking bar for partying. Amarillo’s spicy foods and cool drinks will take you back to the source of Amarillo – deep in the heart of Texas. Mega hamburgers, sizzling fajitas, burritos, super steaks and other dishes enjoyed with a cool El Grande beer will give you a taste of the real Amarillo.

www.amarillo.fi

Restaurant Seireeni Linnankoskenkatu 45, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 524 4240 www.seireeni.fi

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A great place to eat out and meet people in Porvoo’s centre. Our menu offers delicious, hearty meals to suit everyone’s taste. On weekdays, a lunch and pizza buffet is served from 11 am – 3 pm, (eat as much as you like). There are also private meeting rooms/sauna facilities which can be reserved separately for private groups or companies. The restaurant seats 100, the meeting rooms 40 and the terrace 40.

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Rax Harabackankatu 1, 06100 Porvoo Open: Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 12–9pm tel. +358 19 523 2811

Eat and drink as much as you like. Various pizzas, chicken wings, onion rings, lasagne, meat balls, frankfurters, salads, soup, soft drinks, coffee. Have a feast at our generous buffet table!

Rax – Eat your fill, enjoy your meal!

www.rax.fi

Café Cabriole Piispankatu 30, 06100 Porvoo Open: Mon–Fri 8.30am–6pm, Sat 8.30am–5pm, Function suite open by arrangement tel. +358 19 523 2800

A spacious continental-style café and function suite in the heart of Porvoo on the edge of Runeberginpuisto Park. The café, open for lunch every day from 11 am – 2.30 pm, has an unbeatable selection of cakes and pastries. There is also an elegant suite that can be reserved for conferences and functions such as wedding receptions. In summer the park terrace is open, weather permitting.

www.cabriole.fi

Cafe Klockan Välikatu 8, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 523 1020 www.timbaali.com

Come and enjoy our freshly baked products at Cafe Klockan. The bread, pastries and cakes come from Restaurant Timbaali’s bakery, fresh and mouth-watering!

An attractive milieu in Old Porvoo, at a prime location on Välikatu Street. Make a date to meet under the clock and come in to enjoy a savoury or sweet snack with coffee or tea.

For our opening hours, see www.timbaali.com

Tee- ja Kahvihuone Helmi Välikatu 7, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 581 437 www.teehelmi.fi

Cafe Fanny Välikatu 13, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 50 593 2835

Unique. A real pearl of Old Porvoo – Tea and Coffee House Helmi. Delightful baked goods, fine teas and freshly roasted coffees. A charming interior full of antiques. Since 1983, Helmi has served those looking for a special treat in Old Porvoo.

Delicious cakes and pastries made from the best ingredients by skilled bakers.

In the hometown of our national poet, it goes without saying that we serve Porvoo’s specialty, Runeberg muffins, all year round. You will find us in the heart of Old Porvoo, right by the Town Hall. Step inside, open your eyes, notice the details and enjoy with all your senses. We invite you into our home.

Welcome to Café Fanny, where you can enjoy good coffee and oven-fresh cinnamon buns in a peaceful, pleasant milieu! You can also have coffee outside on the terrace. You’ll find us at Raatihuoneentori Square, in Old Porvoo.

www.cafefanny.fi

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Bar & Café Porvoon Paahtimo Mannerheiminkatu 2, 06100 Porvoo Open daily all year round tel. +358 19 617 040

Porvoo Roastery Bar & Cafe is situated in an old red brick riverside warehouse.

On the Terrace or the Barge you can enjoy the river view and have a drink from the fully licensed bar. Freshly roasted coffee is always on sale, also to take home with you or give as a gift. Inside the warehouse the solid brick walls, log beams and candles create a special atmosphere. The second floor of the warehouse provides facilities for functions and meetings. You’re also welcome to have a look round our coffee roastery at Jokikatu 4!

www.porvoonpaahtimo.fi

Cafe Rongo Rauhankatu 33, 06100 Porvoo Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, Art Factory, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 50 413 0441

Cafe Rongo offers high-quality artisan coffee and breakfast, brunch or lunch made from simple, fresh ingredients. The sweet and savoury products baked daily at Rongo are inspired by cosmopolitan café culture. The friendly atmosphere and service will help create a happy experience for you. You can also enjoy Rongo’s specialities and relaxing ambience in the Art Factory’s modern lobby café.

www.caferongo.fi

Gamle Stefan Rauhankatu 26, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 1488 404 www.gamlestefan.fi

Coffee House Kokonniementie 1, 06100 Porvoo Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm In summer: Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 11am–8pm tel. +358 10 7659 380

Gamle Stefan in the centre of Porvoo is a café that will make you feel at home.

Enjoy good coffee, tea or other beverages with a savoury or sweet snack. In our wide selection you will find something for every taste, including home-made sandwiches and delicious local bakery products. You can also buy fresh bread, cakes or other baked goods from us to take home. Our cheerful, professional staff will be happy to help you. In summer you can enjoy all this on our pleasant, spacious outdoor terrace.

Coffee House is a versatile café-bar with a youthful atmosphere. You can enjoy your coffee with a variety of savoury or sweet snacks. In addition to our assortment of high-quality coffees we also have several types of tea. All our cafés are fully licensed. You can enjoy Coffee House’s delicacies in the relaxed atmosphere of the café or you can buy to take away.

www.coffeehouse.fi

Living in the home town of your dreams Spacious dwellings, good traffic connections and versatile recreational opportunities are constantly attracting more people for example from Helsinki to move to Porvoo, which now has around 50 000 inhabitants.

For more information on applying for building plots and living in Porvoo see www.porvoo.fi/unelmat

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Friends of history: a dream come true Porvoo is investing in modern high-quality housing and new residential areas are currently going up all the time in different parts of town. www.porvoo.fi/tontit

History has been our most beloved hobby for ages and ages. We got to know Porvoo only through the pages of history books. Seeing the film ”Tanssi yli hautojen” (Dance over the Graves), telling about the Diet of Porvoo in 1809 and the romance between Czar Alexander I and Ulla Möllersvärd, inspired us to visit Porvoo and, opened our eyes to the treasure trove that the town is.

We started to think of moving to Porvoo. Surprisingly quickly, we both found suitable places to live in this idyllic town, in the Empire-style district. We moved about two years ago.

It was thrilling to settle down to live in this cornucopia of history.

A living breathing history book, the Old Town with its Cathedral takes the visitor back to the past at any time.

For our own part, we wanted to contribute to keeping the Diet of Porvoo, its unique significance for Finland, the personal histories relating to it and the fascinating local history in the public eye and to making it come alive. This is why we founded Wanhan

Porvoon Hywät Asukkaat – Good Citizens of Old Porvoo, an association that aims to illustrate local history through role figures and various activities. The association has organised monthly events relating to the theme all year round, including lectures and visits to manor houses. The Old Town, with its buildings dating back to the Diet of Finland provides an authentic backdrop for our activities.

Other interesting places to visit are the historic manors in the immediate vicinity of the town – there are more of them here in eastern Uusimaa than anywhere else in Finland. The personal histories relating to them are often closely linked with the Diet of Porvoo.

Anja Moritz, chairperson: Wanhan Porvoon Hywät Asukkaat, Good Citizens of Old Porvoo, alias Bishop Tengström’s wife Petra Moritz, secretary Wanhan Porvoon Hywät Asukkaat, Good Citizens of Old Porvoo alias Lord Marshal De Geer

Porvoo – Architecture Architecture.Get to know the Empire-style part of town and find the jewels of Old Porvoo’s architecture during inspiring walks.

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NATIONAL URBAN PARK National urban parks help to protect environmental values

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The aim of national urban parks is to preserve urban nature and built cultural environments so that they form a comprehensive, integrated whole. These parks play an essential role in sustainable urban planning and building.

The nature and the cultural sites of the urban park are important recreation areas for the people of Porvoo and form a vital part of their identity as inhabitants of the town.

For tourists, the national urban park area offers places to visit, from mediaeval churches to nature reserves, and gives them an opportunity to enjoy a variety of experiences, from birdwatching to a tour of Edelfelt’s art.

The Porvoo national urban park comprises areas that are significant in terms of both cultural history and natural biodiversity. The park includes 25 separate sites, covering 1122 hectares of land area and 1030 hectares of water area, not to mention the many stories it has to tell.

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NATIONAL URBAN PARK The August Eklöf Park was completed in 2009, on the bicentennial of the Diet of Porvoo. The park is a breathtaking sight, filled with flowers from April to November, beginning in spring when 40,000 bulbs come into bloom and continuing into autumn with the flowering of thousands of perennials of more than 60 different species. The park is lined with 40 white-flowering ornamental apple trees forming an avenue.

Through the middle of the park run two 30-metre-long streams bordered by lilac trees. Right at the centre stands a work of art “Valtiopäivätriptyykki” – “The Porvoo Diet Triptych” by artists Kirsi Kaulanen and Ylva Hollander, the colours of which are reflected in the park fixtures and lighting.

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The Old Town, the riverside on both banks of the river, with their restaurants and boat quays form a fantastic milieu for the parks in the town centre. The environment is unique in Finland. One of the functions of the parks is to support tourism and help to create experiences for visitors. Best of all, many of the parks in central Porvoo are on the tourist routes or within easy walking distance. The Porvoo river valley with its cultural environment was awarded the status of a national urban park in 2010. The area includes very old park areas, such as Linnamäki, Näsinmäki, the small parks of the Old Town, the historic Runeberg Park and the more recent riverside parks. Porvoo’s parks contain monuments and statues to many historical figures of note. The townspeople are rightly proud of the grand old trees in the parks and the beautiful tree-lined avenues. I particularly recommend the experience of visiting the new parks on the west bank of the river, Köynnöspuisto Park and across the footbridge August Eklöf Park with all its flowers, and the Japanese-style Kirjailijapuisto Park on the northern side of the Town Library.

For families with children there are numerous parks with playgrounds. The Moomin playground in the Town Park is particularly popular. A good number of events are arranged in Porvoo’s parks. It’s also a good idea to go cycling from the town centre and enjoy the peace of nature on the outskirts of the town near the sea along the Kokonniemi-UddasHamari shore. In Porvoo, you can go in for various activities on your own and free of charge, such as Frisbee golf or bmxcross biking, for example, at the Hornhattula local recreation area. Porvoo has much to offer tourists in the different seasons, also in winter. During the Christmas season, the streets of Porvoo are bright with sparkling Christmas lights and about ten illuminated Christmas trees.

Mikko Kaunisto, Town Gardener For more information on Porvoo national urban park www.visitporvoo.fi

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Near this old bank property is the site where the Astenius Inn stood at the beginning of the 19th century. Finland’s national poet J.L. Runeberg spent the night there when he first arrived in the town of Porvoo. It is thought that the well-loved Runeberg cake is the result of product development by the inn’s bakery.

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All year round there is plenty to see: architecture, art, handicrafts and antiques. In summer you will find the guided walking tours in the weekly events programme (see pages 26 – 27). You can also walk the 2 km route marked on the adjacent map at your own pace. The route is as follows:

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J.L. Runeberg (1804 –77) and his wife Fredrika (1807–79) are both buried there, as is sculptor Ville Vallgren (1855 – 1940).

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Kuninkaantie, King’s Road, leading from Turku to Vyborg, once an important Finnish town and now in Russia, is also known as the Great Coast Road. It used to take travellers over the Old Bridge to Porvoo. A fantastic view of the waterfront storehouses, the Cathedral, and the picturesque

Old Town opens up from the bridge. Near the bridge is the old railway station area. Nowadays museum trains run to Porvoo in summer and the station area has been transformed into an attractive operating environment for enterprises involved in handicrafts, interior design and art.

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The streets wind between residential blocks in an idyllic setting of lanes and alleys. On the way you can see many houses and glimpses of inner courtyards, which are often communal. The area survived the great fire of 1760.

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Albert Edelfelt was born in 1854 in Kiiala, 4 km outside Porvoo. The statue looks towards the manor house where he was born. The young Edelfelt went to Paris to study, but always returned to Porvoo in summer. He immortalised well-known Porvoo views in his paintings and is one of the best loved of Finnish artists. Edelfelt’s studio museum is located in Haikko (see page 9). The house of Judge Orreaus behind the statue is where the peasant estate convened during the Diet of Porvoo. Nowadays there is a restaurant in a building in the courtyard.

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It was about here that the Great Fire of Porvoo started in 1760. Of the town’s 293 houses, more than 200 burned down. The cause of the fire turned out to be a fish soup cooked in the small hours of the morning: the fire blazed up when the housewife left the stove unattended for a moment. However, the people of Porvoo showed great determination and rebuilt their houses on the old stone foundations.

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Ea Eb the 1450s. Over the centuries it has been destroyed and pillaged several times, but its consecration as a Cathedral was celebrated in 1723, when the former seat of the Cathedral, Vyborg, was left behind the Russian border. The Porvoo Diet was both opened and closed in the Cathedral in 1809, and a statue of Czar Alexander I commemorates this historical event. As a result of arson, the church was damaged by fire in 2006, but it has since been restored and was re-inaugurated in November 2008.

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The Porvoon Kymnaasi school building was completed in 1759 and served as a grammar school until 1850.

The clergy convened there during the Diet in 1809.

Czar Alexander I held his opening speech there, and a ball to celebrate the Diet was held in the great hall upstairs.

The story goes that the Czar was much taken by a young lady who had dropped her fan, Miss Ulla Möllersvärd.

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Gabriel Linsén (1838 – 1914) was a proliferous composer and music teacher at the Porvoo grammar school. His wife Natalia was Finland’s first female photographer and an energetic activist in social affairs and education in Porvoo.

At first they lived near the park, but later moved over to the Empire-style district of Porvoo. Gabriel Linsén and his students used to greet the poet Runeberg, who lived nearby, on his birthday (5 February) by singing under his window (for Runeberg’s Home see p. 7). The tradition has continued until this day!

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Heading out to sea from Porvoo A picnic to remember. At the Pellinki

village shop, Söderby-Boden, you can buy a super picnic hamper with all you need for a wonderful picnic in the archipelago

www.soderbyboden.fi

We launch the season at the end of April, when the ice melts. It’s been our custom to sail to the island of Äggskär, where we celebrate by roasting the first sausages of the season at the campfire site. Äggskär is a pearl among the islands of the archipelago, with a stunning landscape and wildlife. Walking around the island you always come across something new and different.

Another favourite place of ours is the Pirttisaari outdoor recreation area in the eastern part of the island beside the old customs station. The jetty has been rebuilt, and many people travelling by boat have included this sheltered haven in their itinerary. The eastern part of the bay beside the incoming channel is a good place to drop anchor, but you can also moor your boat to the cliffs in a quiet spot. The area boasts fine sandy beaches, old army fortifications and cannons, and of

course a rich and well-preserved natural environment.

When in Pellinki a visit to Benitas Cafe in Sandholmen by the inner sea channel is a must. On Saturday mornings in summer, the market is bustling with islanders, and there are plenty of island delicacies to buy. On Wednesdays there’s also an evening market if it suits your plans better. At Tirmo you can do your shopping easily and quickly by parking your boat alongside others at the visitors’ quay. At both places you can moor your boat for the night and there is often live music in the evenings The season for pike-perch starts from midsummer in Porvoo, and in autumn it’s the time to head for the perch fishing grounds. Once the waters start to cool down later in autumn, the more experienced fishermen go out to catch brown trout.

Jari Wetterstrand, sailor

Fishing permits. To obtain a fishing permit in Finland there are two fees to be paid by adults: the state fishing management fee and the fee

for permission from the owner of the water area (in Porvoo this is mainly the lure fishing fee for the Southern Finland region). Not far from Porvoo centre you can fish at Kokonniemi (at the end of Kokonniementie road) and at the bridges leading to Sikosaari. For hook and line angling or ice fishing no separate permit is needed. For more information see: www.ahven.net

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THE ARCHIPELAGO

Experience the magic of the Porvoo archipelago

The Porvoo archipelago has something for everyone: magnificent land- and seascapes, interesting sights and versatile services. You can reach the island of Pellinki by boat, but also by car and bus. The trip on the ferry from Tirmo to Pellinki is an experience in itself. On Pellinki you can visit the art gallery and the museums, or, for instance, enjoy the countryside and the fresh sea air either walking or cycling. The weekly market in summer is a popular place to meet, and the Christmas Fair has an atmosphere like nowhere else. If you want to go out to sea, but don’t have your own boat, why not book a fishing trip and try your luck!

Porvoo Guest Marina

Pellinki also has many summer cottages to rent if you want to stay longer. www.visitporvoo.fi In summer 2015 you can visit Tove Jansson’s summer home on Klovharun Island between 11 and 18 July. The Strandverk network of enterprises in the Eastern Uusimaa region provides genuine experiences of the archipelago. The network includes handicrafts and accommodation services www.strandverk.fi A friendly haven in the centre of town close to all the services. The marina is open from May to the end of September.

Café Jokiranta Open in summer: 8am–22pm tel. +358 19 584 727

• A pleasant café with a terrace • Shower and toilet facilities for guests, open 24 h/day • Laundry facilities • Electricity and water outlets on the quays

Tirmo Archipelago Centre

Tirmo invites you to relax and enjoy yourself at the Tirmo Archipelago Centre. It is situated 25 km from the centre of Porvoo and is easy to reach both by land and by sea. Tirmo offers a marina and sauna facilities. The Archipelago Centre also has a fully licensed restaurant Tirmobaren, a shop and fuel station and a laundry room. During the tourist season, there are dances and live music, too.

Tirmontie 611, 07360 Tirmo tel. +358 40 822 5556

• Don’t miss Tirmo Blues in July!

www.saaristokeskus.fi

Hamarin SEO

A café-restaurant in the seaside village of Hamari.

Boat station, coordinates N 60˚ 21.426, E 25˚ 38.422

Hamarin tankkauspiste ky/ filling station, Hamarintie 1, 06650 Hamari tel. +358 400 713 814 Open in summer: 9am–9pm, in winter: 9am-7pm

Saaristolinja Ky Tuhtotie 1, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 400 840 001, +358 19 523 1350 www.saaristolinja.com

RIVER CRUISES on m/s Fredrika 23 Jun–16 Aug, Tue–Sun. Departures from the harbour on the hour, from 12 to 5 pm. Price: €10/adult, €5/child (6–14 yrs).

Cafeteria on board. Also a guide.

MIDSUMMER BONFIRE CRUISE on Midsummer’s Eve, 19 June 2015, from 9 pm–12 midnight. The vessel Sandra D takes you to see the bonfires in the archipelago. The programme includes the services of a guide, accordion music and singing.

A savoury pie will be served with coffee, tea, or a soft drink. Price: €45, children €20 (6–14 yrs).

ARCHIPELAGO CRUISES as shown in the timetable: “Fishing trips with Runeberg”, “Porvoo – a town in the archipelago”, “A family trip to Äggskär”.

For more detailed information see www.saaristolinja.com

Outdoor activities in the islands If you have your own boat you should definitely head for one the beautiful islands

Walking routes in Pellinki.

of the Porvoo archipelago. Mäntysaari and Norrhollmen have camping facilities. Norra Sandö has a great sandy beach and a campfire site. There are also campfire sites at Brokholmen, Bredholmen, Stornäsuddena, Onas and Äggskär.

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SUMMER CALENDAR OF WEEKLY EVENTS AND GUIDED TOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

6 Jul-10 Aug

19 May-1 Sep

Helsinki-Porvoo-Helsinki cruise

Helsinki-Porvoo-Helsinki cruise

13 May-2 Sep

Helsinki 10am-> Porvoo 1.20pm Porvoo 4pm -> Helsinki 7.25pm Departure: Helsinki / Market Square m/s J.L. Runeberg

Helsinki 10am-> Porvoo 1.20pm Porvoo 4pm -> Helsinki 7.25pm Departure: Helsinki / Market Square m/s J.L. Runeberg

1 Jun-28 Aug

1 Jun-28 Aug

Guided tours of Porvoo Cathedral at 10.15am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, Cathedral

Guided tours of Porvoo Cathedral at 10.15am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, Cathedral

2 Jun-27 Aug

15 minutes of organ music, Cathedral 12 noon

23 Jun-16 Aug

River cruise on Porvoonjoki 12-5pm on the hour.

Duration 45 min.

Price: €10/adult, €5/child (6-14yrs) Departure: Harbour, Riverbank Saaristolinja

12 Jul-4 Aug

Viking Adventure on Linnamäki Hill Dramatised guided tour set in ancient Finnish and Viking times,1000 AD 1pm Price: €10 / child, €5 / adult, family ticket €25 (2 adults + 2 children) Tickets: at departure or in advance tel. +358 40 571 0680 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm or porvoonteatteri.info@gmail.com Departure: Linnamäki parking area, Pappilankuja 1 languages: Finnish /Swedish Porvoo Theatre www.porvoonteatteri.fi

Helsinki-Porvoo-Helsinki cruise Helsinki 10am-> Porvoo 1.20pm Porvoo 4pm -> Helsinki 7.25pm Departure: Helsinki / Market Square m/s J.L. Runeberg

1 Jun-28 Aug

Guided tours of Porvoo Cathedral at 10.15am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, Cathedral

23 Jun-16 Aug

River cruise on Porvoonjoki 12-5pm on the hour.

Duration 45 min.

Price: €10/adult, €5/child (6-14yrs) Departure: Harbour, Riverbank

1 Jul-12 Aug

Archipelago cruise to ”Runeberg’s stone” 6pm, duration about 2h 30 min.

Price: €25/adult, €10/child (6-14yrs) Departure: Harbour, Riverbank Saaristolinja

23 Jul-13 Aug

Helsinki-Porvoo-Helsinki cruise Helsinki 10am-> Porvoo 1.20pm Porvoo 4pm -> Helsinki 7.25pm Departure: Helsinki / Market Square, m/s J.L. Runeberg

1 Jun-28 Aug

Guided tours of Porvoo Cathedral at 10.15am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, Cathedral

23 Jun-16 Aug

River cruise on Porvoonjoki 12-5pm on the hour.

Duration 45 min.

Price: €10/adult, €5/child (6-14yrs) Departure: Harbour, Riverbank, Saaristolinja

2 Jun-27 Aug 15 minutes of organ music, 12 noon, Cathedral

4 Jun-27 Aug

Summer Concerts at the Cathedral 8pm

1-29 Jul

Pellinki evening market 5pm-7pm

30 Jun-25 Aug

Thematic guided tour at 6pm Price: €7 / adult children under 12 yrs free Departure: and themes see p. 27 Languages: Finnish/Swedish Porvoo Tourist Guides

In summer 2015 Porvoo Tourist Guides will organise thematic tours. These tours are meant for individual tourists and small groups. We also welcome Porvoo residents to get to know their home town better and hear its stories.

Prices: €7 / adult, children under 12 yrs free. No advance booking needed.

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CONTENT OF GUIDED TOURS

Friday 15 May-4 Sep

Helsinki-Porvoo-Helsinki cruise Helsinki 10am-> Porvoo 1.20pm Porvoo 4pm -> Helsinki 7.25pm Departure: Helsinki / Market Square, m/s J.L. Runeberg

23 Jun-16 Aug

River cruise on Porvoonjoki 12-5pm on the hour.

Duration 45 min.

Price: €10/adult, €5/ child (6-14yrs) Departure: Harbour, Riverbank, Saaristolinja

1 Jun-28 Aug

Guided tours of Porvoo Cathedral at 10.15am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 3.15pm, 5.15pm, Cathedral

Bjurböle summer market 5 Jun-14 Aug and Thu 18 Jun (not on19 Jun), 2.30-6pm

Saturday 23 May-12 Sep

Pellinki summer market 9am-12

9am-12, 16 May-5 Sep

Helsinki-Porvoo-Helsinki cruise Helsinki 10am-> Porvoo 1.20pm Porvoo 4pm -> Helsinki 7.25pm Departure: Helsinki / Market Square, m/s J.L. Runeberg

23 Jun-16 Aug

River cruise on Porvoonjoki 12-5pm on the hour.

Duration 45 min.

Price: €10/adult, €5/child (6-14yrs) Departure: Harbour, Riverbank, Saaristolinja

Guided walking tour in Old Porvoo 27 Jun-29 Aug at 2pm Price: €7/adult, children under 12 yrs free. Departure: Raatihuoneentori Square Languages: Finnish, Swedish English

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Guided walking tour in Old Porvoo at 2pm.

Price: €7/adult, children under 12 yrs free Departure and themes see p. 27 Languages: Finnish/Swedish Porvoo Tourist Guides

Sunday 7 Jun-30 Aug

Helsinki-Porvoo-Helsinki cruise Helsinki 10am-> Porvoo 1.20pm Porvoo 4pm -> Helsinki 7.25pm Departure: Helsinki / Market Square, m/s J.L. Runeberg

23 Jun-16 Aug

Kings and Emperors

Guided tours in Finnish, Tuesday 21 Jul and Sundays 9 Aug and 23 Aug

Guided tours in Swedish, Tuesdays 30 Jun and 11 Aug

Departure: Vanha Raatihuoneentori Square On the walking tour in the Old Town we hear about King Gustav III’s colourful entourage and about Czar Alexander’s imperial promises. War and love, commerce and politics, the small town Porvoo caught up in the flow of history.

River cruise on Porvoonjoki 12-5pm on the hour. Duration 45 min.

Price: €10/adult, €5/child (6-14yrs) Departure: Harbour, Riverbank, Saaristolinja

17 Jun-25 Aug

Thematic guided tour at 2pm.

Price: €7 /adult children under 12 yrs free Departure: and themes see p. 27 Languages: Finnish/Swedish Porvoo Tourist Guides

12 Jul-4 Aug

Viking Adventure on Linnamäki Hill Dramatised guided tour set in ancient Finnish and Viking times, 1000 AD at 1pm. Price: €10 / child, €5 / adult, family ticket €25 (2 adults + 2 children). Tickets: at departure or in advance tel. +358 40 571 0680 Mon-Fri 10am-1pm or porvoonteatteri.info@gmail.com Departure: Linnamäki parking area, Pappilankuja 1 Languages: Finnish /Swedish Porvoo Theatre www.porvoonteatteri.fi

Content of thematic tours Women’s Destinies

Guided tours in Finnish Sunday 12 Jul and Tuesday 4 Aug

Guided tours in Swedish, Sundays 7 Jul, 28 Jul and 16 Aug

Departure: Vanha Raatihuoneentori Square Dramatic destinies, formidable life works,

Porvoo Diet Sunday, 19 Jul at 3pm The Porvoo Diet of 1809 caused a stir in the small town. What momentous events took place in those months that were of such significance in Finnish history. What great decisions were made in the Town Hall, now 250 years old. The Porvoo Diet tour in Old Porvoo is being organised only once this summer to honour the final day of the Porvoo Diet.

Departure from Vanha Raatihuoneentori square, languages Finnish and Swedish

Stories of Näsinmäki

Guided tours in Finnish on Sundays 5 Jul and 2 Aug and Tuesday 14 Jul Guided tours in Swedish on Sunday 26 Jul and Tuesday 18 Aug Departure from main gate of Näsinmäki Cemetery On the walking tour of Näsinmäki Cemetery you will hear stories about burial traditions and about well-known Porvoo figures of greater or lesser renown.

Porvoo’s Parks

Departure: Vanha Raatihuoneentori Square Guided tours in Finnish/Swedish on Sunday 17 May and Tuesday 25 Aug

Guided tours in Finnish on Sunday 28 Jun During the tour you will learn aboutPorvoo’s many different park areas, from historic parks to theme parks and in particular the fifth national urban park to be opened in Finland.

Porvoo by Bike Departure: Tourist Information (summer), Jokikatu 35 b Guiding in Finnish/English, Sundays 12 Jul and 2 Aug On the cycle ride you will get to know Porvoo’s Old Town and the Empire-style district. On the way you will hear about the town’s history and present day.

romantic tales. Learn about the many influential, pioneering women in Porvoo’s history.

By arrangement Yesterday’s Bikes motor bike collection

Enquiries: tel. +358 400 717 837, Prices: €5 / adult, €2.50 / child.

Address: Työpajantie 11, Tarmola

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 01

January

15 Jan–31 Jan 18 Jan 22 Jan 28 Jan 31 Jan

02 1 Feb–15 Feb 5 Feb

February

5 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 20 Feb–22 Feb

03 7 Mar 8 Mar

Young soloists, Art Factory Women’s Day guided tour: The life of Fredrika, J.L Runeberg’s Home Museum Art Factory Classics: MORAMORAMOR-Finnish baroque orchestra and Topi Lehtipuu, Art Factory The Emperor’s New Clothes, dance performance by Tanssiteatteri/ Aurinkobaletti, Art Factory Guitarists play the Museums, concert series, Porvoon museo/ Holmin talo Theatre by the handicapped, Porvoo Theater Compositions about changing Europe in Sibelius’ day, Trio Loviisa: Karipekka Eskelinen, clarinet, Sinikka Sorvali, viola; Marja Pohjola, piano, Pikkukirkko Church Play: Ilta Emmin kanssa (An Evening with Emmi), Art Factory Classical, just for you!, Grand Theatre by the handicapped, Porvoo Theatre

13 Mar 14 Mar 15 Mar 17 Mar 17 Mar 21 Mar 30 Mar

2 Apr

April Art factory Classics: Brahms: Requiem, Lohja Town Orchestra, Uusimaa Choir, Art Factory Pellinki Easter market, 11am–2pm, Skärgårdshemmet and Pellinki market square ”Nokkahuilu on oikea soitin” (The recorder is a real instrument) Pekka Sílen, Pauliina Fred, Borgå Gymnasium A children’s journey in time to life in the 19th century, Play and Learn environment, J.L. Runeberg’s Home Museum

4 Apr 10 Apr 25 Apr

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Commedie dell´arte, Porvoo Theatre Runeberg Day, free admission to J.L Runeberg’s Home Museum, 10am–4pm Art Factory Classics: Runeberg and Sibelius – two great men, soprano Johanna Rusanen, Lohja Town Orchestra, conducted

by Esa Heikkilä, Art Factory National String Instruments Days: Beethoven Plus-Réka Szilvay and Heini Kärkkäinen, Taidetehdas National String Instruments Days: Orchestral concert with PSMO music college student orchestras, Art Factory Finnish ice sculpture championships, Art Factory

March

10 Mar

04

Commedie dell`arte, Porvoo Theatre Three Little Pigs, Art Factory St. Petersburg Festival Ballet: Swan Lake, Art Factory Teachers’ Concert, Borgå Gymnasium Guitarists play the Museums, Old Town Hall

May

21 May–22 May 23 May–12 Sep

Porvoo Spring Market Pellinki Saturday market, 9am–12, (Saturdays, except Midsummer’s Day, 20 June), Santasaarentie 162

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6 Jun 6-7 Jun 13 Jun 19 Jun 19 Jun 20 Jun 24 Jun-28 Jun

07 1 Jul–31 Jul 1 Jul–29 Jul

Summer theatre on Postimäki, Porvoo Theater Pellinki evening market, Wednesdays 5pm–7pm, Santasaarentie 162 Country flea market, 11am–1pm, Mattas farmyard, Pellinki, Österbyntie 7 Historical drama at Postimäki, Porvoo Theatre and Association Good Citizens of Loviisa Tove Jansson’s Klovharun Island open to visitors, Pellinki Guided walking tour, ”The Diet of Porvoo” at 3pm, Porvoo Tourist Guides Guided walking tour, ”The Diet of Porvoo” at 3pm, Porvoo Tourist Guides Guided garden tour, 10am–4 pm, J.L Runeberg Home Museum Children’s party at Tanssisaari, Tolkkinen

8 Jul 11 Jul–18 Jul 12 Jul–4 Aug 19 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul

08 9 Aug 15 Aug 27 Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug 29 Aug

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August Sing-along at Tanssisaari, Tolkkinen Dance at Tanssisaari, Tolkkinen Night of Music, 6 pm, Porvoo Cathedral Shop till you Drop night in Old Porvoo Pop-up café, J.L Runeberg Home Museum Dance at Tanssisaari, Tolkkinen

September

12 Sep 19 Sep 11 Sep–13 Sep

10 8-9 Oct

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Porvoo autumn market

November Lady Shave Porvoo Chorus 30-year anniversary show Christmas Party Variety Show, Porvoo Theatre Let Christmas Come to Porvoo!: Opening of Porvoo’s festive season, in town centre

December

20 Nov–11 Dec 12–13 Dec 12-13 Dec

20-22 Dec

Cruise on m/s J.L. Runeberg, Porvoo-Helsinki-Porvoo Pellinki autumn market, 9am–12, Santasaarentie 162 Porvoo Jazz Festival

October

7 Nov 20 Nov–11 Dec 21 Nov

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Bjurböle summer market, Fridays 2.30pm–6 pm; Midsummer week, Thursday 18 Jun, Bjurböle Dance at Tanssisaari, Tolkkinen Porvoo Days 18th century drama festival in honour of King Gustav III, Old Porvoo Traditional Midsummer bonfire cruise, 9pm–midnight, Saaristolinja, Porvoo Harbour Pellinki Midsummer market, 9am–12, Santasaarentie 162 Midsummer dance at Tanssisaari, Tolkkinen Avanti! Summer Sounds, concert experiences in Porvoo

July

5 Jul

13 Dec

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June

5 Jun–14 Aug

Christmas Party Variety Show, Porvoo Theater Taidetehtaan Joulumarkkinat, Art Factory Porvoo Christmas market, Vanha Raatihuoneentori Square Trip to fetch your Christmas tree, 11am–2pm, Pellinki, Sundöntie 5 Pellinki Christmas market, 11am–2pm, Skärgårdshemmet and Santasaarentie 162

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Pellinki Summer Market

A great drama festival in honour of King Gustav III

Pellinki Summer Market is a favourite place to meet in the archipelago in summer.

It is held at the far end of Sandholmen near Benitas Café. At the market you can buy, vegetables, fish, flowers, handicrafts and home-baked bread, among other things. In addition, visiting tradesmen sell a variety of products. Pellinki Summer market is open on Saturdays 23 May – 12 September from 9 am to 12 midday.

Evening market Wednesdays 1 – 29 Jul 5 pm – 7 pm. The Autumn Market is held on 19 September and the Christmas Fair on 20 December. www.pellinge.net

On Saturday 13 June 2015, King Gustav III of Sweden-Finland will arrive with great pomp and ceremony in Porvoo’s Raatihuoneentori Square, accompanied by his entourage, as he did in June in the year 1775. In honour of the King, the clergy of Porvoo will hold an 18th century Mass in the Cathedral. The day will culminate in the evening with a reception, where the ruler will be presented to the townspeople of Porvoo, he will accept petitions and complaints and watch an entertainment organised by the townspeople. The people of Porvoo and all those who are interested in history will be invited to take part in this drama festival dressed in costumes of the time. Organised by Porvoon Kulttuurinystävät ry (Porvoo Friends of Culture)

Porvoo Jazz Festival 11 – 13 September 2015

The Tsar’s Romantic Journey 19 Jul – 21 Jul, 2015

Porvoo Jazz Festival brings both national and international names to Porvoo.

Following last year’s example, also this autumn you can enjoy the swinging music and laid-back mood in Porvoo. www.porvoojazzfestival.com

The Tsar’s Love Affair is a dramatised chain of events with many historic personages, to be played in three different localities: in Porvoo on 19 July, in Pornainen on 20 July, and in Mäntsälä on 21 July 2015. The Porvoo Diet in 1809 comes to an end, and Czar Alexander I sets out on a secret romantic journey inspired by Ulla Möllersvärd. Drama, passionate emotions and romance, music and popular entertainment for the whole family. Join us on a journey through time with the Czar! Organised by the association Wanhan Porvoon Hywät Asukkaat (The Good Citizens of Old Porvoo).

Shopping Night 28 August, 2015 Christmas in Porvoo

Go shopping and make amazing finds! Old Porvoo’s shops and boutiques are open until late, and afterwards why not make a night of it in the relaxing atmosphere of cafés and restaurants, enjoying live music – don’t miss this special chance to shop till you drop! www.visitporvoo.fi

There are more than a hundred Christmas events on in Porvoo, including concerts, theatre, jumble sales and grand old Porvoo Christmas traditions. You can read more about them in Facebook at facebook.com/jouluporvoossa and at the website visitporvoo.fi

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EXHIBITIONS

Galleria Vanha Taidehalli Art Hall Kappalaisentalo (Old Chaplain’s House) Välikatu 13, Vanha Porvoo tel. +358 40 489 1771 www.porvoo.fi/kulttuuri

2 Jan–25 Jan 30 Jan–22 Feb 27 Feb–22 Mar 27 Mar–19 Apr 24 Apr–17 May 22 May–14 Jun 21 Jun–30 Aug 4 Sep–27 Sep 2 Oct–25 Oct 30 Oct–22 Nov 27 Nov–20 Dec

Amateur Artists of Porvoo, various techniques Kimmo Kumela / Pasi Mälkiä / Kalle Turakka Purhonen / Teemu Tuonela, various techniques Senja Vellonen, watercolours Porvoo Art School 30th anniversary exhibition Corinna Helenelund, installations, sculptures Sonja Löfgren / Saija Starr, textile drawings, paintings Art Association of Porvoo, 10th anniversary exhibition Carin Bengts / Rasmus Bengts, paintings Raija Marttinen, paintings Anne Räisänen / Monica Wickström, various techniques Kirsi Neuvonen, graphic art

Culture House Grand Piispankatu 28 tel. +358 19 582 002 www.grand.fi

January: February: March: April: May: June:

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Camera -67 – Exhibition of photographs Adult Education Centre: 70th anniversary exhibition Anne Frank exhibition /UngInfo & Peace Education Institute Marie D. Tiger Mikkonen “Come play” – watercolours BMI spring exhibition of students’ work, week 17 Hinthaara School/Hindhår skola – students’ work UngKonstnär – Young Artists’ exhibition

Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, Taidetehdas tel. +358 40 730 9273 www.porvoo.fi/kulttuuri www.porvoontaideyhdistys.fi www.taidetehdas.fi

2 Jan–25 Jan 30 Jan–22 Feb 27 Feb–22 Mar 27 Mar–19 Apr 24 Apr–17 May

22 May–14 Jun 21 Jun–30 Aug 4 Sep–27 Sep 2 Oct–25 Oct 30 Oct–22 Nov 27 Nov–20 Dec

Jani Hiile & Petri Niemelä, oil paintings Mika Karhu, charcoal drawings, ink brush paintings, video Marian Bijlenga & Raija Jokinen & Malena Karlsson, contemporary textile art Frida Hultcrantz, paintings Taiteilijaryhmät Ilomiehet & Ilopojat: Petteri Cederberg, Niels Haukeland, Petri Hytönen, Aarne Jämsä, Mikko Paakkola, Paavo Paunu, Kim Somervuori, Henry Wuorila-Stenberg, paintings, sculptures, installations Anne Tamminen / Marko Lampisuo, video, photography, graphic art Art Association of Porvoo, 10th anniversary exhibition Katri Mononen, paintings Contemporary art and photographs from Mexico / Art Factory’s Mexico Festival Reima Nevalainen, paintings Johanna Ilvessalo, photographs, installations

Kulma 27 Mar–19 Apr “Toisinto” (Repeat) photographs, Kirsi Fredriksson & team

24 Apr–17 May Artist Groups Ilomiehet, Ilopojat, various 21 Jun–30 Aug 2 Oct–25 Oct

techniques Art Association of Porvoo, 10th anniversary exhibition Contemporary art and photographs from Mexico / Art Factory’s Mexico Festival

ACTIVITIES

See Porvoo by bike

SUP boarding lands in Porvoo!

By bike you can see Porvoo from quite a different angle, and in a short time you can experience both the bustle of the town and the peace of the countryside From RentBike Finland you can rent a bike for a few hours or a couple of days.

You will find different bikes for younger or older people, and for the youngest in the family there are kids’ trailers that can be hitched to the bike. For groups we also arrange guided tours. Address: Jokikatu 35 b, under Mannerheiminkatu Bridge. www.rentbikefinland.fi

In summer 2015, SUP (stand-up paddling) will be available in Porvoo. You can go in for SUP in many different ways, and SUP boarding is excellent exercise for the whole body – a new way of taking exercise on the water. You can make excursions, enjoy the beauty of the surroundings or even do yoga exercises on a SUP board. The equipment can be hired at the address Jokikatu 35 b, where you can also ask about SUP courses, yoga and paddling tours. You can hire equipment for your summer cottage too! visitporvoo.fi summersup.fi erimover.com #visitporvoo #erimoversup #erimover #360degreeaction

Indoor Swimming Pool

Nature trails and hiking

Porvoo’s Indoor swimming pool is a versatile swimming centre that offers modern facilities for swimmers, whether recreational, fitness or competitive swimming.

In addition to the 25-metre pool and the teaching and diving pools, there is a recreational section with multipurpose pools, a cold pool, a jacuzzi and children’s pools with a water slide.

Swimmers and other visitors to the pool can have a snack or lunch at the caférestaurant Acvario Address: Linnankoskenkatu 2-6. www.porvoo.fi/liikunta

Porvoo with its surroundings provide incredible opportunities for enjoying nature and what it has to offer, free of charge. The nature trails are signposted routes that can be used by people of all ages.

Beaches

Kokonniemi recreation area

In Porvoo there are supervised beaches at Kokonniemi outdoor swimming pool (almost in the town centre) and at Hasselholma beach at Veckjärvi. Both beaches have toilets and changing cubicles as well as a small kiosk. Hasselholma also has a cooking shelter, a sports ground, a playground, exercise equipment and rowing boats. You can row to the Hasselholma beach from the opposite shore at Staffan – about 200 metres. A sauna can be reserved from the lifeguards during the summer.

More information about the Porvoo beaches at www.porvoo.fi/liikunta

Kokonniemi, right in the centre of Porvoo, is a forested area that is part of the national urban park. It has a skiing centre in winter and an outdoor swimming pool in summer. The area’s network of lighted paths is not only used for jogging and walking, but townspeople also use them to cycle to work.

Upload the routes on your mobile, pack your picnic basket and go for a hike in the countryside.

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HOME OF THE ARTS

Art Factory, Jenni Tuominen

Inspiration dwells in Porvoo The cultural scene is well provided for in Porvoo: concert halls with high-quality technology and excellent stages for the performing arts. There are also numerous art galleries where artists hold their exhibitions. The Old Chaplain’s House in the Old Town is one of the favourite galleries.

Porvoo is just the right size for me. It has the feeling of a town, but if I miss the buzz of the Helsinki scene, it’s only a short journey away.

The workshop community at the Art Factory is important to me. Having coffee with colleagues and the direct feedback and support I get from them is very valuable.

In Porvoo, you are never far away from nature, and almost every day I take a walk or bike ride in the national urban park here.

Maari with its fine views over Old Porvoo is my favourite place.

I recommend anyone visiting Porvoo to take a break from the streets of the town and go to Näsinmäki or Linnamäki, where you have the best views of Old Porvoo. I also recommend a trip by bike along the river to Kokonniemi or Sikosaari.

Porvoo’s varied world of colour and nature are reflected in my design work. In my Marimekko patterns and other illustrations, you can see references to the town’s architecture and its landscape.

Jenni Tuominen, Graphic artist and illustrator

Tickets The Lippupiste ticket service has ticket sales in Porvoo in Culture House Grand and at the Art Factory information desk. You can buy Lippupalvelu tickets at the Sokos department store in Porvoo. Both services are also available at R-kiosks and on the net at www.lippu.fi and www. lippupalvelu.fi. Tickets from the Tiketti service can be bought at Porvoo Pelikauppa and on the net at www.tiketti.fi. At the address www.piletti.fi you can buy tickets for Teatteri Soittorasia and Porvoo Theatre. For most events tickets are also sold at the door.

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HOME OF THE ARTS

The Art Factory Culture and Congress Centre

Culture House Grand

Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, tel. +358 10 231 8200 www.taidetehdas.fi At the Art Factory the artists make art and the rest of us get to enjoy their art, as well as concerts, events, shopping and tasty food. There are also facilities to arrange memorable meetings and conferences in an artistic environment. The Art Factory is a short walk from the town centre and Old Porvoo along the lovely river bank.

Piispankatu 28, tel. +358 19 582 002, www.grand.fi Culture House Grand is right in the heart of Porvoo. The view across the Market Square and Runeberginpuisto Park show that you are right in the centre. Grand houses a theatre and concert hall, facilities for conferences and functions, the Finnish-Swedish cultural centre Luckan, a ticket service, UngInfo and a lobby where exhibitions are held.

Jokiteatteri

Teatteri Soittorasia

A professional theatre in Porvoo run by Merja Larivaara and Kari-Pekka Toivonen.

Started in autumn 2012. In autumn 2014 Jokiteatteri goes indoors. This year in Culture House GRAND. For more information phone +358 50-5113694

Malmintie 2, tel. +358 50 366 3232, www.teatterisoittorasia.com Welcome to the theatre for the whole family to watch performances and take part in events and workshops. In summer, you can join a tour in Old Porvoo with Auntie Monika herself. We have a varied repertoire for groups, whether children or adults. We also produce programmes for companies and functions.

Porvoo Theatre Vänrikinkatu 4 tel. +358 40 571 0680 Mon–Fri 10am–3pm www.porvoonteatteri.fi

Teatteri Taruma tel. +358 500 978 438

Teatterikuume tel. +358 400 182 263 www.teatterikuume.fi

Porvoo Theatre is a team theatre based on cooperation between professionals and amateurs. The theatres’s repertoire in 2015 includes an Italian director’s commedie dell´arte style play and summer theatre at Ilola in Postimäki. The “Viking Adventure” will also be performed on Porvoo’s Linnamäki.

Theatre Taruma is a touring professional theatre, which has premises for rehearsal and small performances in Porvoo Art Factory. Theatre Taruma consists of physical theatre actors and theatrical expression instructors, who produce performances that are often very far from traditional theatre – sparkling displays of the power and sensitivity of physical theatre. Theatre Taruma also produces theatrical performances to order, training and custom-designed workshops for all ages.

Teatterikuume (Theatre Fever) produces a varied repertoire.

The 2015 programme includes William Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado about Nothing” from 28 Feb –28 Mar, 2015, Jussi Kylätasku’s “Mies , joka ei osannut sanoa Ei” (A Man who Couldn’t Say No) from 10 Jun –9 Jul, 2015 and in addition a dialogue “Mies ja Muija” (A Man and his Old Lady). The performances take place in Vanhanmoisio’s community hall. We look forward to spending a pleasant evening in your company!

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PORVOO FOR KIDS

Porvoo museum, Old town hall

Explore the town and discover its stories The Magic Button.Historical figures come to life when you press the Magic Button in Porvoo Museum on the third floor of the Old Town Hall! Ulla Möllersvärd dances once again with the Czar of Russia, Ville Vallgren works away at his sculptures and businessmen Auguvst Eklöf and Werner Söderström lift their hats to each other.

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I live in Porvoo, and for me, Porvoo is a good place to live, even though it’s quite small.

Even close to the centre, there is lots of lovely scenery, down by the river, for example, in the Kokonniemi area and the hills of Näsinmäki and Linnamäki, where you can climb up, have a picnic and get beautiful views over the town.

Porvoo also has many places where you can play sports or games, such as the indoor swimming pool, various beaches, a new Frisbee golf course and places for skateboarding. Recently quite a few play parks with different themes have been opened or renovated.

Two of my favourite places are the Town Library and the Art Factory. In the library, you can read, play board games or go

on the Internet while you’re waiting for a lift home At the Art Factory there are shops, a cinema, art exhibitions, cafés and restaurants.

With my class at school, we’ve visited Runeberg’s Home. It was great getting to know about Runeberg, his family and how they lived. The rooms have been kept almost the same as during his lifetime. During touring tours of the Old Town, you also learn new things about its history and hear interesting stories about people who used to live here. Many of the stories are connected with the Cathedral. As well as its history, Porvoo is also known for Brunberg’s chocolate factory, where you can taste the sweets and choose your favourite ones to buy.

Annika, 12 years

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heard that elsewhere babies are brought by storks, but in Porvoo they are fetched from under the Näsi Stone? The best mementos of your visit to Porvoo will be photographs taken in Tykkipuisto, which means Cannon Park, by the Old Bridge – if you dare climb and pose on top of the cannon!

PORVOO FOR KIDS

Old Porvoo is like a doll’s house town

A family picnic in the park

When you explore the narrow cobbled streets and lanes of Old Porvoo, you feel as if you were wandering in the pages of a story book. You will find a toyshop where you can buy a real doll’s house or doll’s house furniture. In the Toy Museum even the grown-ups enjoy reminiscing about their childhood, and in the Porvoo Museum, historic figures come to life at the press of a magic button. Auntie Monika’s dramatised tour of Porvoo initiates kids into the secrets of Old Porvoo (see www. teatterisoittorasia.fi). A visit to Brunberg’s chocolate and confectionery shop is a treat that every child will love.

What could be more fun than packing a picnic basket full of goodies and spreading a picnic blanket on the river bank or at the edge of the play park?

In the Moomin play park opened last summer the kids can experience all sorts of adventures in the world of the Moomin trolls. Ruusupuisto, or Rose Park, on Laivurinkatu Street is also a great place for kids of all ages. At the tip of Kokonniemi peninsula is a beautiful parkland area with a superb view of the river. There is a large grassy lawn where children can play games, and you can easily spend the whole day there.

Adventures on Linnamäki

Play and Learn in Runeberg’s home

Linnamäki, or Castle Hill, on the outskirts of town, has a fascinating history. The paths that criss-cross the hill and the bridges over the moats make a perfect stage for playing Viking games. Linnamäki is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Uusimaa region, and it’s easy to let your imagination fly in these surroundings. In summer the Porvoo Theatre organises “the Viking Adventure” on Linnamäki, a popular role play game for children.

In J.L. Runeberg’s home you can book a dramatised tour for your family with Mari the maid as your guide. In summer the play area in the outbuilding becomes a Play and Learn environment, where children can get a feeling for what everyday life was like in Runeberg’s day: pumping water from the well, gathering eggs, fishing, going to the market, looking after the horses and pigs…Play and Learn is open every day from 10am–4pm in June and July (except at Midsummer, Friday and Saturday 19–20 June, 2015).

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SHOPPING

Shop till you drop in Porvoo Porvoo will surprise you with its great choice of places to shop. Old Porvoo is full of charming boutiques offering home decoration articles, handicrafts, clothing and gifts. In the centre of town you will find various fashion and design shops and in the Lundi shopping centre, food, clothing and cosmetics, among other

Taidehalli Shop Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, 06100 Porvoo Open Tue–Fri, 10am–6pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm tel. +358 40 730 9273

things. On the west bank of the river, the Art Factory’s shopping mall has a number of shops selling all the latest in fashion and for leisure.

Don’t forget Porvoo’s many flea markets and direct sales outlets either. www.visitporvoo.fi The Shop sells art and design products as well as articles for the home and gifts for friends. You will find art cards, jewellery with an individual touch, ceramics high-quality craft material for children and so much else. A new product is Taidemuistipeli, a memory game suitable for all ages. Welcome to the Taidehalli Shop! While you are here, you can visit our changing art exhibitions.

www.porvoo.fi/kulttuuri

Holm House Museum Shop Välikatu 11, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 574 7500, +358 400 407 475 Open: 1 Sep–30 Apr, Wed–Sun 12–4pm, 2 May–31 Aug, Mon–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm

The Holm House Museum Shop offers a range of postcards and local design products from Porvoo to take home with you as gifts. In the book department you will find fascinating books on history and museums, especially for children.

On the way out why not buy some old-time sweets – there are many different flavours on sale.

www.porvoonmuseo.fi

Runeberg Home Museum Shop Aleksanterinkatu 3, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 489 9900 Open: 2 May–30 Aug, Mon–Sun 10am–4pm 1 Sep–30 Apr, Wed–Sun 10am–4pm

Buy a cloth bag decorated with a stencil by Fredrika Runeberg as a souvenir.

Use it to carry home the ingredients for baking Runeberg muffins. You will find the recipe – the genuine, original one – in Fredrika’s book of recipes, which you can also buy in the museum shop. While shopping why not visit the museum, too, where you can see how the Runeberg family lived in 19th century Porvoo.

www.porvoo.fi/kulttuuri

The summer months and Christmas are the busiest time for Porvoo’s stores and boutiques, and they often stay open later than usual. Many shops are also open on Sundays during those periods. Check the opening hours with your favourite shops.

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SHOPPING

Wanhan Aseman Makasiinipuoti

Porvoon Wanha Rautakauppa Shop Sadunhenki

Vanha Hämeenlinnantie 4, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 576 0513 www.makasiinipuoti.fi

Vanha Hämeenlinnantie 5, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 707 4753 Open: Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 2pm

At the Old Station Warehouse, all under the same roof, you will find a café, a specialty store for gardeners and an art exhibition. You will also find souvenirs, handicrafts, organic products, gifts and home decoration products. Welcome to the Old Station Warehouse!

Istra & Ilmatar

& Wanhan Porvoon kynttiläpaja

Jokikatu 18, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 400 814 312 www.istra.fi Ilmatar: Interesting Finnish handicrafts. Istrakauppapaikka: A colourful collection of silver jewellery, clothing, scarves, shawls and home decoration textiles etc. Wanhan Porvoon kynttiläpaja: hand-made candles.

www.porvoonwanharautakauppa.fi This traditional ironmongers’ store is a treasure trove for people renovating old buildings. You will find for example, old fittings, locks, hinges, nails – even old tools and books on building heritage and renovation construction.

Jokikatu 20, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 50 524 957 Our gift and souvenir shop offers a range of articles at good prices, including a wide selection of postcards, Finnish handmade teddy bears, Christmas decorations and puzzles. Products by Annekabouke and Paperitaru.

Sininen Ovi

Vanille Home

Jokikatu 18, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 503 0261 Open: Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm, extended opening hours during peak times (Sun 10–16)

Jokikatu 16, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 500 967 430

Sininen Ovi – open the Blue Door to find exquisite hand-made products from Porvoo.

www.vanillehome.fi A home decoration and lifestyle shop with an atmosphere all its own. You will enjoy looking round our wide range of products and well-known brands in a charming milieu. We can also reserve accommodation for you at Villa Vanille.

We look forward to seeing you!

Tuulan-Aitta

Sari Holmlund

Sisustusliike Åtta

Jokikatu 14 (Riverside warehouse, inner courtyard) 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 531 8245 Open every day during peak times

Jokikatu 10, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 400 709 320

Jokikatu 8, 06100 Porvoo Open: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm, Sat 10am – 4pm and during peak times Sun 12– 4pm

Antiques and second-hand articles for sale, including glass and tableware by Iittala, Nuutajärvi, Riihimäki, Arabia. New and old handicrafts. Welcome to look around!

www.sariholmlund.fi We are a family business in Porvoo, operating on Jokikatu Street since 1996. In our shop you will find a wide range of products from Porvoo and many other products made by us. Christmas and Moomin products and Porvoo Measures. Come and choose gifts and souvenirs to take home!

www.åtta.fi A home decoration shop that is just that little bit different.

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SHOPPING

Sisustusliike Jokikatu 6

Laura Ashley Porvoo & Pretty Flower Bouquet teetee Shop

Jokikatu 6, 06100 Porvoo Open: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–4pm and Sun 12–4pm

Jokikatu 37, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 900 2472 Open Tue–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 10am–3pm during the season Sun 12–3pm

Rihkamakatu 2, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 581 111 Open: Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–4 pm, (Sun 12–4pm)

www.jaardi.fi English lifestyle – romantic interior decoration products and flowers! Your home is your garden.

Lifestyle shop.

www.tekstiiliteollisuus.fi A handicraft shop with a wide range of our importer’s yarns for knitting and weaving. In our home decoration and gifts section you will always find ideas for gifts and items to take home for yourself or family and friends.

Sasu’s Playhouse

Brunberg

Design Deli

Rihkamakatu 2, 2nd floor, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 50 4367 382 Open: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–4pm, during peak times also Sun 12–4pm

Chocolate and confectionery shop in Old Porvoo, Välikatu 4, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 548 4235 Open: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Factory shop, Teollisuustie 19 B, 06150 Porvoo tel. +358 19 548 4224, Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 3 pm

Jokikatu 41, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 50 311 2311 Opening hours vary according to the season.

www.jokikatu6.fi For home decoration products and gifts that are both beautiful and practical, Jokikatu 6 is the place to go.

Visit our atmospheric store in a historic building, and be pleasantly surprised by our unique products and good prices.

www.sasusplayhouse.net The importer’s own collection of ecological, solid wood furniture. In our extensive range you will find everything for your home and as gifts. Welcome to play with ideas at Sasu’s!

Skafferi

Boutique Cisar

Welmans

Jokikatu 41, 06100 Porvoo extended opening hours during peak times

Rihkamakatu 2, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 400 727 565, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, during peak times also Sun 12 – 4 pm, www.cisar.fi

Välikatu 8, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 523 0777

www.skafferi.fi A traditional grocer’s shop selling Porvoo’s largest selection of special coffees and teas, also fine oils, balsamic vinegars and spicy sauces.

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www.brunberg.fi Quality chocolate and confectionery maker with traditions going back to 1871.

www.designdeli.fi In this delicatessen of Finnish design, you will find innovative and insightful modern design articles reflecting ecological and ethical values. Stainless steel serving cutlery by Latimeria are examples of excellent Porvoo design and workmanship.

Cisar is a unique boutique in Old Porvoo offering beautiful products with an individual touch for discriminating customers. In our range you will find high quality shoes, bags and clothing, mainly from Brazil, Italy and France. It’s our pleasure give our customers personal service!

www.welmans.fi Welmans is a store selling household and kitchen ware, offering excellent service in the heart of Old Porvoo. Our range demonstrates dedication to quality, practicality and aesthetic standards.

SHOPPING

Galleria Rahling

Kodin Kruunu

Noa Noa

Välikatu 9, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 582 0019 Open on weekdays or by arrangement.

Välikatu 5, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 500 457 804 Mon closed, Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2 pm, extended opening hours during peak times.

Välikatu 7, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 44 549 8015

www.galleriarahling.com In addition to one of Finland’s largest selections of antiques and old, mainly Finnish, glass and porcelain, Galleria Rahling sells other vintage articles for table settings and home decoration.

www.kodinkruunu.fi Brighten up your home, give yourself a lift and delight your friends with our beautiful, romantic gift and home decoration products. Our selection also includes Barbara Bukowski’s teddy bears and Dyrberg & Kern jewellery. Welcome to visit us at Kodin Kruunu!

facebook.com/NoaNoaPorvoo Noa Noa, Porvoo. A fantastic place to shop for women’s and children’s clothing, open every day!

Pieni Suklaatehdas Muoti-Aitta Jaakkola Porvoo

Doris & Duke Vintage & Modern

Välikatu 5, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 500 457 804 Mon closed, Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm, extended opening hours during peak times. www.kodinkruunu.fi

Kirkkokatu 3, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 765 3999

Kirkkotori 1, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 19 534 8343 Open: Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat 10am – 2pm, Sun 12–3pm

www.dorisdukeshop.com Our colourful shop sells vintage clothing, shoes, bags and jewellery. The range includes trendy recycled clothes, vintage fashion from earlier decades, nostalgic gifts and articles.

Brighten up your home, give yourself a lift and delight your friends with our beautiful, romantic gift and home decoration products. Our selection also includes Dyberg & Kern’s superb, high quality jewellery and watches.

www.suklaatehdas.com Pieni Suklaatehdas – the Small Chocolate Factory – is situated in Old Porvoo right next to the Cathedral.

There is a small shop adjoining the production premises, where you can buy chocolates and pastries made there by the master chocolate maker.

Due Donna

Sisustus Ometta

Jokiå design

Rihkamakatu 8, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 405834304 www.duedonna.fi Open: Mon–Fri 10am–5.30pm, Sat 10am–3pm Extended opening hours during peak times, open on Sundays.

Rihkamakatu 8, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 577 7796 Open: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm, Sun 11am–3pm

Jokikatu 35, 06100 Porvoo Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 12–4pm Opening hours vary depending on the season.

www.duedonna.fi Due Donna has opened an idyllic boutique in J.L. Runeberg’s old home, where you will find gifts, home decoration articles, clothing and jewellery etc., all with a personal touch We offer good prices, as we import the products ourselves.

www.sisustusometta.fi Sisustus Ometta is a home decoration shop in Old Porvoo with an individual, old-time feel. In Ometta you will find a unique mixture of old and new, vintage and modern, practical and good-looking articles for home decoration. We also have handicrafts and flowers in season. Welcome to visit us!

Finnish high quality, individual, innovative design from seven women entrepreneurs. A fresh, spacious, attractive boutique on the river bank. See you there!

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SHOPPING

Leena Linnalaakso Shop

Faunatar

Porvoon Ekokauppa

Jokikatu 35, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 50 581 6491 Opening hours vary according to the season

Runeberginkatu 36, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 524 4642 Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm

Mannerheiminkatu 10, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 50 408 2374 Open: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10–3pm

www.leenalinnalaakso.fi Studio and gallery shop. Large and small articles, papier maché and wood. Card collections. All made in Porvoo by the owner, in her Jokikatu studio.

www.faunatar.fi In Faunatar in Porvoo you will find a wide selection of high-quality products to take home for your pets. We look forward to seeing you!

www.porvoonekokauppa.fi A specialty store with a fabulous range of organic products right on Porvoo’s main street. We offer organic products, locally produced foods, superfoods, genuine organic cosmetics, unique handicrafts and environment friendly detergents. A traditional shop, but we also do on-line sales.

XO Clothing

Ebba Lifestyle

Magy’s Lingerie

Mannerheiminkatu 12, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 540 300 Open: Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm, Sun 11am–4pm

Lundinkatu 16, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 40 820 28 97 Open: Mon 10am–5pm, Tue–Fri 10am–6pm and Sat 10am–2pm

Lundinkatu 7, 06100 Porvoo tel. +358 19 523 1577 Open: Mon–Fri 10am–5.30pm, Sat 10am–2pm

www.instagram.com/xoclothingfi A wide selection of both men’s and women’s clothing.

Many well-known brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Gant, DVF, Woolrich, Mawi, Anton Heunis, Sonia by and Karl Lagerfeld. The store is in the town centre, only a minute’s walk from Old Porvoo.

www.ebbalifestyle.fi A delightful boutique for women’s fashion in the centre of Porvoo. Individually-styled clothes, shoes and accessories. The range includes Cream, Masai, Sandwich and neosens. Personal service with a smile.

Butiken på Landet

PetenKoiratarvike.com Flea markets

tel. +358 19 652 206, Open: Mon–Fri 11am–6 pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm, groups of more than 10 by arrangement.

Ratsumestarinkatu 5, Kuninkaanportti, Porvoo Open: Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm. tel. +358 404828802

www.kullogard.fi Butiken på Landet is a unique shop selling classic men’s and women’s wear for everyday and festive occasions.

The shop is situated in the old stables at Kulloo Manor, and while shopping you can enjoy the warm fire and cosy atmosphere of the idyllic Manor milieu.

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www.petenkoiratarvike.com PetenKoiratarvike.com offers a range of more than 10,000 products, articles and food for pets of all kinds and sizes – at a surprisingly reasonable prices. To see what we have to offer, go to www.petenkoiratarvike.com.

www.magys.fi Magy’s women’s lingerie store in Porvoo town centre offers skilled service with a personal touch. The selection includes many brands of practical, attractive and trendy underwear for women, for everyday, for festive occasions or for leisure wear. Also high quality swimming costumes and nightwear

For more shops and flea markets see: www.visitporvoo.fi

ACCOMMODATION

Why not stay a little longer?

Porvoo is wonderful – a beautiful, irresistible

place – and spending a night or two is definitely worth it, because the longer you stay the more you will see and experience!

For 25 years of my life, I have worked in the tourist industry around Europe, living in fantastic cities such as London, Amsterdam, Stockholm and Tallinn. As part of my job, I got to know a wide range of accommodation services all round the world – manor houses, luxury hotels, B&Bs and so on. In fact, I was a hotel manager myself for many years. When asked when I would go back to Finland, I always answered – whenever an interesting work opportunity comes up in the Kuopio or Porvoo direction.

It’s not that I have any relatives or other connections there, it’s just the feeling of these places. Now I have spent five years as a returnee back in Finland and I have lived in both towns! Porvoo and its beautiful archipelago has truly won a place in my heart as one of Europe’s loveliest, most idyllic small towns!

In its own individual style, the town gives the visitor a sense of history and a tranquil atmosphere, but also plenty to do and see with its varied cultural offerings. They will find plenty of lovely souvenirs, both memories and mementos.

As for accommodation, Porvoo has something to suit everyone’s pocket. Charmingly individual, memorable places to stay that will meet visitors’ varied needs and wishes. You can spend the night at a manor house spa with a historic atmosphere, at a good

family hotel in the centre of town, an intimate boutique hotel in the Old Town, a cottage by the sea or a romantic B&B, in the town centre, in the peace of the countryside, or on an island in the archipelago.

They say the cobbler must stick to his last, and during my years in tourism abroad I had the dream of my own B&B “sometime in the future” and that some time came true as an experiment in summer 2014, when I was living in Pellinki, in Porvoo’s lovely archipelago. When it became clear during a tourism development project that there is a need for more accommodation capacity during the summer months, I had the idea of bringing the POP-UP B&B concept to Loviisa and Porvoo. So now, in Porvoo you will find many private places to stay, following international trends, not only in the centre of Porvoo, but also in the country and the archipelago. Now visitors can really get close up to the local scene. In addition, we hope that in summer 2015 there will be even more POP-UP entrepreneurs, as the feedback has been very positive, from clients and from the POP-UP B&B hosts as well.

Tiina Reijonen, tourism developer www.atire.fi

Want to live close to nature? Pitch you tent for free at Sondby seaside campsite.

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Hotel Haikko Manor

Hotel Pariisin Ville

Haikkoontie 114, 06400 Porvoo, tel. +358 19 576 01

Jokikatu 43, 06100 Porvoo, tel. 019 580 131

A historical manor house and spa hotel by the sea. The hotel is only 6 km from the centre of Porvoo and 45 km from Helsinki and the international airport. The unique manor house has 24 romantic, luxuriously furnished rooms and the spa hotel 199 comfortable, modern rooms. Entrance to the spa section and the manor house breakfast is included in the room price. www.haikko.fi

Hotel Pariisin Ville is a small, unique hotel in the heart of idyllic Old Porvoo. Our rooms are furnished with respect for classic old style, but with an individual touch.

We want to offer you a hotel experience that is both elegant and different. In summer come and visit our terrace wine bar, open from June to the end of August. www.pariisinville.fi

Boutique Hotel Onni

Hotel-Restaurant Seurahovi

Kirkkotori 3, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 44 534 8110

Rauhankatu 27, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 19 54 761

Onni means happiness in Finnish. Boutique Hotel Onni stands for tranquility, quality and elegance. Our visitors appreciate our location in Old Porvoo, by the Cathedral. The Hotel’s 5 manor-style rooms are furnished in an individual, classic style. Each room has an en suite bathroom with shower, wireless Internet connection, flat-screen TV and air conditioning. You can enjoy a cappuccino, either in the hotel’s garden or in the handsome library. www.hotelonni.fi

Seurahovi offers a high standard of accommodation and wide range of services, in a prime location right next to the Market Square. Under the same roof you will find high quality hotel rooms, restaurant services and conference facilities – and the modernised suite will please the most discriminating guest. Friendly service at the hotel reception 24/7. Room prices include accommodation, the breakfast buffet and a wireless Internet connection. www.seurahovi.fi

Hotel Sparre

Kulloo Manor Hotel Cottages

Piispankatu 34, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 19 584 455

tel. +358 40 566 1334

Hotel Sparre is a comfortable hotel in the heart of Porvoo, opposite the shopping centre close to Old Porvoo. The hotel has 41 rooms of a high standard. The price includes the breakfast buffet and individual service. We look forward to welcoming you at our hotel! www.avainhotellit.fi

Kulloo Manor Hotel Cottages are 10 km west from the centre of Porvoo. Only a stone’s throw away is the Butiken på Landet shop and Kulloo Golf Club. At Kulloo you will sleep soundly in custom-made hotel beds, and the price includes towels, sheets and a dressing gown. The interior design is modern, but wherever possible we have preserved the old rustic materials. The cottages are well equipped and you will spend the night in an idyllic country manor atmosphere. www.kullogard.fi

ACCOMMODATION

Old Town Bed and Breakfast Hommanäs Gård Holiday Cottages Ida-Maria

Löfvingintie 98, 06200 Porvoo. Magnus Andersson, tel. +358 40 703 6492

Välikatu 10 A, 06100 Porvoo. tel. +358 45 851 2345

Hommanäs crown estate dating back to the 18th century is situated only 12 km from the centre of Porvoo. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere close to the sea, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the archipelago. On the estate there are two holiday cottages with a high standard of equipment: the spacious, modern Villa Eva, for max. 12 and the smaller, cosy Villa Brita for max. 8 people. www.hommanas.com

Accommodation with an individual touch in the cosy atmosphere of B&B IdaMaria on historic Raatihuoneentori Square. This 18th century building has 4 comfortable rooms with shared lounge and toilet and shower/sauna facilities. At B&B Ida-Maria you will enjoy a peaceful, old-world atmosphere and excellent service. The room prices include accommodation, towels, breakfast and wireless Internet connection. www.ida-maria.fi

Strandhagen Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast Sinkkala

Tiiliruukintie 97, 06200 Porvoo. tel. Mina +358 40 768 0484, Marcus +358 40 566 8802

Sinkkalantie 29, 06500 Porvoo. tel. +358 40 821 7021

Strandhagen is a bright, stylishly furnished home with an old-world ambience.

Here you can enjoy a luxurious, unhurried breakfast beautifully set out on the veranda. Situated in the peaceful countryside close to the sea, 17 km from the centre of Porvoo and only an hour’s drive from Helsinki’s international airport, Strandhagen B&B is open during the summer. www.strandhagen.fi

Sinkkala is a farmhouse with the homely feel of grandmother’s days, set in a green rural landscape. The spacious farmstead is sheltered by ancient trees, and the surrounding farm buildings create a peaceful haven, ‘far from the madding crowd’. Stay just one night or longer. You can also rent the whole house for your own use. Accommodation from €32/person, incl. breakfast ingredients. Distance from Porvoo approx.12 km. www.sinkkala.fi

Tukkilan tila

Gasthaus Villa Svensk

Tukkilantie 168, 06530 Kerkkoo. tel. +358 40 501 0639, +358 40 596 8709

Pajarinne 3, 07110 Hinthaara, tel. Jaana +358 40 930 2614, Jussi +358 40 930 2600

Tukkila Farm offers accommodation in a lovely rural milieu, yet only 10 km from Porvoo. Experience the genuine, warm-hearted atmosphere of the farm with its farm animals. Depending on your taste you can choose one of the comfortable rooms or even a suite. Or sleep in a traditional outbuilding and have a sauna in a Finnish smoke sauna over 100 years old. You can also rent a romantic, renovated 19th century cottage. Accommodation from €33/person/night/double room, includes a generous breakfast. Open 1 Jun – 31 Aug. www.tukkila.fi

A guesthouse in a peaceful location in the centre of Hinthaara, a village only 12 km from Porvoo, about 50 km from Helsinki and 42 km from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. Accommodation is in Double rooms, shared showers.. Villa Svensk has facilities for organising festive occasions, with accommodation for guests in the same building. A great place for parties, for example, weekend stag parties!

9 parking places for caravans or motor homes, free Wi-Fi, TV in each room! www.gasthausvillasvensk.com

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Bed and Breakfast Tiinas

Porvoon Retkeilymaja-Porvoo Hostel

Porvoontie 146, 07150 Laukkoski, tel. +358 40 159 7105

Linnankoskenkatu 1-3, 06100 Porvoo. tel. +358 19 523 0012

Like a home from home, Tiinas B&B provides peaceful accommodation in Laukkakoski village in a beautiful rural landscape. You will sleep well upstairs in the farmhouse, in the sauna building or in the 200-year-old, barn, in rooms furnished with a comfortable bed and fresh linen. The generous breakfast is tasty, and you can also barbecue in our garden. You can easily take a trip from Tiinas B&B to Porvoo or Helsinki and still come back to spend the night in the peaceful countryside. www.tiinas.fi

Reasonably priced, comfortable hostel accommodation. Rooms for one, two, four and six. Family rooms. Beds for 29. Near Porvoo’s tourist attractions and services.

Right next to the indoor swimming pool, sports hall and lighted jogging track.

Prices: single €38/person, double €27/person, room for 3 – 6, €23/person www.porvoohostel.fi

Gasthaus Werneri

Soltorp

Adlercreutzinkatu 29, 06100 Porvoo. tel. +358 400 494 876

Humlebergintie 26, 06200 Porvoo, tel. +358 50 350 8694 or +358 40 218 0701

Cosy rooms for 1 – 3 persons, some with a shared kitchen. Three apartments for 4 – 5 persons. The larger ones have 2 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, toilet and shower. The smaller one has the same facilities, but no living room. Quiet, non-smoking accommodation with a garden in the centre of Porvoo. Room prices: single €50, double €65, room for 3 €90, apartments €140 – 160. Prices include bed linen, wireless Internet and parking. Open year round. www.werneri.net

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Soltorp offers friendly accommodation at a moderate price, only 3 km from the centre of Porvoo. The former school camp premises have been renovated with comfortable rooms for 2–4 people. Our rooms are small, but have a cosy atmosphere. You can also spend time outdoors, in the garden, which has a barbecue and plenty of space for kids to play on the lawn. Welcome to sunny Soltorp!

Prices from €20 / person, bed linen included in the price. www.soltorp.fi

Sannäs Manor

Övik

Sannaistentie 540, 07310 Sannainen, tel. +358 19 54 741

Övikintie 29, 07450 Voolahti. tel. +358 19 578 762, +358 400 578 762

Enjoy a relaxing stay at Sannäs Manor hotel, 10 km east of Porvoo. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the hotel can accommodate 174 guests in the newly refurbished rooms. Open by arrangement. Ask for available rooms. www.sannaskartano.fi

Övik is located by the sea, 17 km south of Porvoo’s centre. Situated in beautiful surroundings, the centre has facilities for camps, meetings, courses etc. There are beds for 56 and a dining room for 90 persons. Catering ranges from home cooked food to banquets. Prior reservation required. Prices: accommodation from €22/pp, breakfast €5/pp. Open year round, but reserved in the summer months for school camps.

Sun Camping Kokonniemi Porvoo Get to know the locals

Uddaksentie 17, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 19 581 967, +358 45 255 0074 A quiet camping site 1.5 km from Porvoo’s centre. Cabins for 4 persons, tent and caravan places, sauna and outdoor café. Prices: Cabin from €60/night, Tent/caravan €15 + €6/person (children under 3 yrs free) Power outlet + €6/24 hrs Open: 29 May–31 Aug, 2015

TIPS

Like Porvoo

Do you live in Porvoo or are you interested in finding out what is going on in town? The Porvoo City Facebook pages keep you up to date with current events and services available in the town. www.facebook.com/porvoonkaupunki

Be a couch surfer and meet local people in their own homes, or rent somewhere to stay for a day or longer. You will find more information e.g. at www.couchsurfing.org and www.airbnb.com

Share your own experiences of Porvoo

Have you had a memorable moment or come across a special detail during your trip to Porvoo? Or did you take your own fantastic version of the well-known riverside scene? Share your pictures with us, and others who like Porvoo! Share your photo on Instagram #visitporvoo You can share summer pictures at www.facebook.com/kesaporvoossa, wonderful winter moments at www.facebook.com/jouluporvoossa or you can pin photos on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/porvoo. #unelmienporvoo

Best tips from blogs

Download a route or make your own

For those looking for ideas and plans for a trip we have collected interesting blogs on Porvoo. Need tips about interior design, good food, fantastic scenery and pampering services? Porvoo has more than its share. Have a look at the blogs written by people who have visited Porvoo and find the best tips for your own trip. www.visitporvoo.fi > Bloggareiden Porvoo

Porvoonomadi is an application that will act as your guide as you explore the town and learn about its fascinating history. The service is free and will help you find walking and cycling routes both in the town and in the archipelago. With Porvoonomadi you will have no trouble finding hotels, restaurants, shops and sights on the map. With the Nomadi you can plan your own favourite routes in Porvoo and publish them for others. Find out more about Porvoonomadi at www.visitporvoo.fi

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CONFERENCES AND FUNCTIONS

Art Factory

Conference services with a difference Why not charter a boat and hold your conference at sea! For example, yachts Alexandra and Mirelle can be chartered for functions.

Meetings and events in shiny, modern premises, in the heart of the countryside, in charming old buildings, in manor house or cottage environments, all these can be successfully arranged in Porvoo!

We have held meetings and events in different parts Porvoo, and the choice of venue depends on the meeting’s objectives. Porvoo offers a good range of alternatives, and the flexibility and individual approach of service providers are important elements for the success of an event. In addition to the venue, the catering at our meetings has also received praise.

By making use of versatile auxiliary services the events can be personalised and made memorable for participants.

We have used the Art Factory successfully for meetings, seminars and product launches, as there is enough room to move in large, space-consuming refrigeration appliances for presentations. We have used the Avanti Hall for our staff functions.

Our foreign guests are especially impressed by Haikko Manor’s seaside location, and Old Porvoo’s idyllic buildings have also provided a backdrop for many functions. In the immediate vicinity of Porvoo there are several venues with an individual touch, such as Nybergs Varpet, Porvoon Merisavu, Hommanäs and Kannonnokka, where we have organised many successful events.

Leena Arffman, Personal Assistant, Norpe Oy

Tailored just for you! Read more about conference venues and event planning services at www.visitporvoo.fi

CONFERENCES AND FUNCTIONS

Hotel Haikko Manor

Sannäs Manor

Haikkoontie 114, 06400 Porvoo, tel. +358 19 576 01

Sannaistentie 540, 07310 Sannäs, tel. +358 19 54 741

Voted Finland’s best conference hotel ten times, Haikko Manor is situated by the sea only 6 km from the centre of Porvoo and 45 km from Helsinki and the international airport. The congress centre can organise events for up to 400 guests. Haikko Manor and Villa Haikko on the seashore offer memorable settings for functions of all kinds. The Manor has 24 hotel rooms, the spa hotel 199 rooms. www.haikko.fi

Sannäs Manor hotel is a splendid venue for conferences and functions in a peaceful rural setting, 10 km east of Porvoo! The superb manor house restaurant has seating for 125 and the hotel has 87 rooms. Round off a successful conference by chilling out in the cellar bar or in the Finnish way, with a sauna.

You will always get a warm welcome at Sannäs Manor! www.sannaskartano.fi

Rönnäs villas and conference facilities

Kannonnokka & Vanha Navetta

Merikaari, 07750 Isnäs, tel. +358 400 714 673

Porvoo, tel. +358 40 749 2234

Rönnäs holiday cottages and villas offer a fantastic setting for meetings, recreation days for employees, functions and family holidays. Rönnäs is located by the sea shore, only an hour’s drive east of Helsinki. Enjoy the sauna, in Finnish style with a log fire, and followed by a delicious meal. Relax in the countryside, trekking, golfing or fishing, on your own or with a professional guide. www.ronnas.fi

The unique milieu combined with high quality food forms the cornerstone of our Kannonnokka & Vanha Navetta venues for meetings, functions and employees’ recreation days. In the forest, where you can see wild boars, you will find a log cabin, a sauna in a cave with hot tubs outside, a cosy room with a fireplace for meetings and a shingle-roofed outdoor terrace for functions. The Old Cowhouse – Vanha Navetta has facilities for large conference groups in the superbly renovated building; also suitable for weddings and other functions. www.kannonnokka.com

Hotel Seurahovi

Art Factory Congress Centre

Rauhankatu 27, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 19 54 761

Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, tel. +358 10 231 8200

Situated right in the centre of Porvoo, Seurahovi offers conference facilities as well as comfortable accommodation and restaurant services of the highest standard. At the customers’ disposal are modern, well equipped conference premises that can be adapted to suit various needs. WLAN connection and parking are also available for guests. Read about our conference packages at www.seurahovi.fi

Organising a meeting is an art in itself. In the Art Factory congresses are held in modern facilities in an old factory building (for 10 – 2000 persons). The biggest single space is the Avanti Auditorium (seats 800). Art and cultural activities are available for after-congress relaxation! www.taidetehdas.fi

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Fishing and conference trips Bo and Tua Uddström

Tukkilahdentie 50 , 06950 Emäsalo, tel. +358 40 514 4488 We offer a unique setting and programme for your meeting or function, at sea or on land, all year round. At our farm in the archipelago, Timmerbacka in Emäsalo, we organise meetings, recreation days and family celebrations in peaceful rural surroundings. • Fishing all year round • Island-style food (max. 30 persons) • Archipelago cruises and boat trips, seal safaris • Stag or hen nights, Christmas parties • Shore-side sauna • Trips to Moomin Island • Snowmobile safaris. www.uddstrom.fi

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Söderskär lighthouse island

The Söderskär lighthouse island in the outer archipelago of Porvoo is an attractive spot, combining fresh sea breezes with a fascinating history. In the Lighthousekeeper’s House you can organise employees’ wellbeing at work days, meetings, company functions, weddings or birthday parties. Söderskär lighthouse island is open for accommodation from 1 July 2015. For more information about what we offer and timetables of cruises see www.soderskar.fi

Kiiala Manor

Bosgård Organic Farm

Kiialantie 77, 06500 Porvoo, tel. +358 19 523 2800 (Café Cabriole)

Bosgårdintie 67, 06200 Porvoo, tel. +358 400 29 77 80

An idyllic manor-house milieu only 3 kilometres from Porvoo’s centre. The manor has three separate suites for conferences and other functions. In the main manor building the banquet hall beside the lovely old park has seating for about 120 guests. In the red brick warehouse there is a vaulted cellar with a historic atmosphere, seating 80+20. The Galleria on the second floor has seating for 150.

The conference and banqueting facilities are open by arrangement. www.kialagard.com

At Bosgård you can see organically farmed cattle all year round, spend a birthday or just enjoy the rural scenery. There are three nature and culture trails, free for all to use, the protected manor house milieu and a delicatessen-café – open all year round. You can also buy organic meat and meat products from the farm.

For visiting hours see www.bosgard.com

Hommanäs Manor

Porvoo Tours

Löfvingintie 98, 06200 Porvoo, tel. +358 40 703 6492

tel. +358 19 574 2200

Hommanäs Manor, situated on a Crown estate dating back to the 18th century offers a fantastic setting for conferences and functions tailored to suit your needs, in the peaceful surroundings of the archipelago, close to the sea, yet only 12 km from the centre of Porvoo. Meetings can also be held in the spacious, bright Löfving building with facilities for 40. Accommodation can be provided in our holiday cottages. Also available for guests are a sauna, hot tub and a traditional smoke sauna. Enjoy the historic ambience of the stately Manor over a delicious meal in the old banqueting hall. www.hommanas.com

Porvoo Tours is a local travel agency organising group tours, serving travel organisers, companies and other groups. We offer a versatile range of recreational packages and tailored options for groups seeking leisure time activities. For companies we arrange conferences, well-being at work and recreational days as well company functions. We also arrange for guides in the local area. A quality award winning service for 16 years. www.porvootours.fi

SUMMER GUESTS

We recommend Porvoo

“Porvoo has a long history. We had also heard about the traditional architecture and how friendly the local people are.”

-How does it feel now that you have got to know the town?

“Porvoo is even better than we expected. It’s peaceful, it’s easy to get around and find places, and it’s also suitable for a longer stay. We’ll be delighted to come again!”

Ye & Yunheng, Guangzhou, China

“I live 10 minutes from Versailles in France. I saw a picture of the red shore warehouses on the Internet and decided I had to come to Porvoo to see them!”

I’ve spent one night here as a couch surfer and yesterday I walked all round the town. There was a wedding in the Cathedral, so I couldn’t get in. It’s funny how you always want to visit churches when you’re abroad, even though you seldom go into a church at home…”

Alice, France

Shirley grew up in Michigan and she learned Finnish because there were so many Finns living in the area in those days. “It was like a Little Finland,” she tells us. At the age of 19 she moved away and there was no one to speak Finnish to. CDs and books helped, but she longed to speak Finnish face to face with someone. Years later she heard someone in the street speaking English in a familiar way: “I recognized the accent and I was so thrilled I almost grabbed hold of her!” Shirley and the woman in the street became friends and she is here meeting her friend and practising her Finnish language skills. I have relatives in Lapua, and I’m so pleased that I will be meeting them too!”

Shirley, Chicago, USA

“Porvoo is really different compared to other Finnish towns. Parts of Porvoo reminded us of Venice, another part of Austria, another of a small town in southern Europe. At times it even seems as if you were in a mediaeval town.”

Natasha, Ljonja, Nastja, Ludmila & Alisa, Russia

“We knew what we wanted to do in Porvoo even before we came here. We saw an ad on the Internet about renting bikes. Great, we thought.”.

– How does it feel after 6 hours of cycling?

“Fantastic! Haikko Manor was such a beautiful place. We like the fact that there are separate cycle paths here in Finland. In Norway you are cycling in among the cars. We definitely recommend renting a bike in Porvoo!”

“We’ve heard a lot of positive things about Porvoo and the Porvoo archipelago. We’ve also heard a lot about Pellinki and the evening market there.

Now we spent a night at the Kokonniemi campsite and from here we’re going on by car to the Porvoo archipelago.”

Wendy, Elisa & Oona, Valkeakoski

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Tourist information Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, Tourist information in summer Jokikatu 35 b (May – August) Public toilets Rihkamakatu 4 Bus Station Lundinkatu Police Tulliportinkatu 1 First aid, Hospital Sairaalantie 1, Kevätkumpu Free parking for motor cycles Free parking, no time limit Free parking with parking disc Paid parking

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Porvoo City Tourist Information

Art Factory, L채ntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1 06100 Porvoo, Finland

tel. +358 40 489 9801 tourist.office@porvoo.fi

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