Porvoo, Finland

Porvoo

Red wooden riverside warehouses and cobbled lanes in one of Finland's oldest towns.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Porvoo

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the cobbled lanes of the old town and its wooden houses painted in every colour.
  2. AfternoonVisit the medieval cathedral, then photograph the red riverside warehouses from the old bridge.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the riverbank, in one of the restored warehouses.

Day 2

Take the old steamship back to Helsinki in summer.

What to eat

Runeberg torte, a pastry named after the national poet who lived here.

Local tips

Make the most of Porvoo

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The red riverside warehouses from the bridge or the opposite bank.

Getting there

Buses from Helsinki take about an hour. In summer, boats also sail from Helsinki.

Don't miss nearby

Helsinki, and the coastal islands nearby.

Good to know

Try a Runeberg tart, a local almond pastry. The old town's lanes are cobbled and hilly.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Porvoo

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Plan your visit

Getting to Porvoo

Getting there

  • Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)40 km away
  • Tallinn Airport (TLL)120 km away
  • Helsinki45 km away
  • Tallinn120 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFinland

Questions

Porvoo: good to know

Is Porvoo worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Red wooden riverside warehouses and cobbled lanes in one of Finland's oldest towns.

How many days do you need in Porvoo?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Porvoo?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Porvoo?

The nearest airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), about 40 km away. Buses from Helsinki take about an hour. In summer, boats also sail from Helsinki.

What is there to see near Porvoo?

Nearby hidden places include Helsinki (47 km), Tallinn (118 km) and Tartu (232 km).

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