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IN PORI, YOU WILL MEET HAPPY PEOPLE THE COAST KIRJURINLUOTO EVENTS 38 (A PROVEN FACT), ENJOY CULTURAL EXPERIENCES 6 20 28 AND CITY BUSTLE, AND RELAX IN THE PEACE AND 12 QUIET OF NATURE. CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE z z Ja i or P / en läin WILL ENJOY SPENDING TIME TOGETHER IN THE © Vessi Hämä 20 POPULAR KIRJURINLUOTO PARK AND AT THE SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS SERVICES MAPS AND INFO 8 28 YYTERI BEACH. A NUMBER OF SUMMER EVENTS, 38 48 70 INCLUDING THE HOUSING FAIR, PORI JAZZ FESTIVAL AND SUOMIAREENA PUBLIC DEBATE FORUM, ARE ARRANGED IN PORI. 4 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Welcome 5

TOURIST INFORMATION VISIT PORI Itäpuisto 7, 28100 Pori, Finland FIND YOUR NEW TOURIST SERVICES tel. +358 2 621 7900 [email protected]

MAPS AND BROCHURES COMFORT ZONE TOURIST INFORMATION Open Mon–Fri from 9 am to 4:30 pm CONCERT AND EVENT TICKETS Sat–Sun from 10 am to 3 pm (2 July to 5 August)

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GOLDEN YYTERI BEACH CAN YOU HEAR ME? BORN FROM SURGING WAVES The Pori Coast is a dream destination for nature lovers. Yyteri’s over ten kilometres of golden beach are a summer 8 12 16 paradise for the whole family. The vast sand dunes, the meadows and wetlands renowned as birdlife havens, and the Bothnian Sea National Park provide unique experiences for nature lovers — around the year! © Kimson Doan / Unsplash Doan © Kimson 8 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 The Coast 9

An experience for adults, an adventure for children — the beach is endless and the sky is the limit to creativity. Six kilometres of soft sand and the sea continue as far as the eye can see. Yyteri is open every day of the year, not just in the summer. See for yourself.

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In winter, the Yyteri sand dunes are ideal for exhilarating downhill sledding. Feel the joy of exercise in the fresh sea air, by a magnificent seaside. Further details on

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© Caroline Attwood / Unsplash A FESTIVE VENUE The majestic scenery of Meri-Pori provides In Yyteri, you can enjoy good food, snacks a timeless setting for ! and refreshments in outdoor restaurants, beautiful pictures cafés and even a 56-metre-tall viewing and memorable tower. The tourist resort provides comfort- celebrations. Check able accommodation in the spa hotel, a it out: #wedding camping site, holiday resorts, cottages and km + #yyteri — apartments. Further details: 20CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING TRACKS IN THE YYTERI AREA WILL SATISFY EVEN THE MOST impressive, right? EAGER SKIING ENTHUSIAST — SEE THE ROUTES: VISITPORI.FI/YYTERI/HIIHTOLADUT 50

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On trails along the Bothnian Sea, you can YYTERI AREA HAS MORE THAN admire the sand dunes, meadows and wet- 30 KILOMETRES OF HIKING lands favoured by birdlife, and the grass- TRAILS OF VARIOUS KINDS. 30 lands and shoreline forests.

The wetlands provide an excellent setting Several local entrepreneurs offer a range of for watching the migration of Arctic spe- nature, fishing and boat trips in the Yyteri A BIRDWATCHER’S cies. It is easy to observe the thousands area. A skilled guide’s local knowledge will of migrating birds that stop there to feed enable you to get the most out of the and rest. coastal areas — details of services on p. 47

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Park provide unique experiences for #BIRDLIFESUOMI VISITPORI.FI/YYTERI/RETKEILYREITIT nature lovers — around the year! The website address is almost as long as the Yyterinniemi hiking trails, but not quite! There is plenty to explore, so venture boldly ahead!

Reposaari is a nationally famous wooden district in Meri-Pori, and little wonder. The delightfully original wooden houses, the Norwegian-style church and Finland’s larg- REPOSAARI est fishing harbour with trawlers make the 61.617, 21.433 30M, 40M, 41 island picturesque, to say the least.

DO YOU KNOW THIS GUY? PERCH For centuries, the sheltered, deep natural harbour of IS A TRADITIONAL AND POPULAR DELICACY IN REPOSAARI. Reposaari has provided marine merchants and warriors SAY HELLO!

with an important base. Having established the city of In Reposaari, you can enjoy a delicious fish Pori in 1558, John, Duke of Finland, donated Räpsöö to meal and admire the vast expanses of the sea from the breakwater. The rocky and the city “to enjoy and use” — and they have certainly rugged shores of Siikaranta are a major done so. Welcome! attraction for hikers. This idyllic island is FILM SETTING accessible by bus, car and boat. You can stay overnight in the camping site, in the Rauni Reposaarelainen is an midst of nature, or in one of the sophisti- absurd road movie about cated floating villas. ‘samurai life’ in Meri-Pori. Follow in the footsteps of ! REPOSAARI.NET Rauni: join a guided walking “So far away and the people tour of Reposaari during are strangers.” Go and see the summer. a n u u for yourself, maybe you will n u a K © Toni Mailanen © Toni i rn blend in and feel at home? e od M © 16 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 The Coast 17 KALLO AHLAINEN 61.592, 21.482 30M, 31, 37, 38, 40M, 41 61.675, 21.620 62, 64

Surfing enthusiasts in Finland are very familiar Ahlainen, the northernmost district of with the strong surf of Yyteri and Mäntyluoto. Pori, delights with its beautiful archipelago In Mäntyluoto, you can experience not only fan- scenery and an authentic village road with tastic surfing weather, but magnificent autumn wooden houses and huts by the shore. The storms and a touch of seaside romance. number of permanent residents, 1,300,

THE VILLAGE OF UNILUOTO IN / Unsplash North © 44 Degrees more than doubles when summer comes MÄNTYLUOTO IS LARGELY A and summer residents return to the village. WOODEN HOUSE MILIEU BUILT IN THE 19TH CENTURY. 1800 Ahlainen provides an excellent setting for Follow the embankment road to the beautiful hiking, kayaking, cycling and fishing. The Kallo Lighthouse, where you can sip a cup of oldest church in Pori, the wooden church

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THE BOTHNIAN SEA NATIONAL PARK © Wei Steen © Wei COMPRISES SOME 160 KILOMETRES OF COASTLINE IN THE REGIONS OF THE ARCHIPELAGO 160km SATAKUNTA AND SOUTHWEST FINLAND. The outer stretches of the archipelago outside Pori are largely unbuilt. Nature in Pori is in a continuous state of change. For GETS UNDER instance the Kokemäenjoki river estuary moves 30 metres to the west every year.

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Kirjurinluoto Park is the central park of Pori and part of Finland’s national network of urban parks. In the PLAY YOUR WAY FORWARD CITY OASIS PARK OF CULTURE 19th century, it was a ‘fringe benefit’ for the city

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The Kirjurinluoto Park The children’s traffic park, Charming animals await play area is about three Vinkkari, provides safe and their faithful admirers hectares in size, equiva- educational experiences of in Kirjurinluoto Park. The DAY OF FUN lent to almost five football traffic — and is great fun! alpacas, goats, chickens, fields. It has a huge number Pedal cars and bikes of cocks, ducks, peacocks and of playgrounds, climbing different sizes are available many others charm children frames and slides suitable in the park. Admission to and adults alike throughout for visitors of various ages the park is free and it is the summer. TOGETHER IN — and no admission fee! suitable for visitors over 4 years old.

CAN YOU FIND MATCHING PAIRS? KIRVATSI! Help Oliver the Great (in the picture) to find matching picture pairs on this double page. Can you do it? 24 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Kirjurinluoto 25 BEACH GARDEN PARK

The shallow, sandy beach of Kirjurinluoto Kirjurinluoto is a large lush park area. is perfect for swimming and building sand The Satakunta Garden Information castles. The beach is an ideal setting for Centre provides advice on how to set picnics, beach volley and sunbathing. The up and tend your garden. kiosks, cafés and summer restaurant in Kirjurinluoto Park will keep you well fed for HANHIPUISTO PARK WAS ORIGINALLY SET a whole summer day. UP IN 1988 ON A DREDGED SOIL DEPOSIT SITE. THE FORMER SEDIMENTATION ’88 BASINS BECAME A PLANT PARADISE. If you’d rather not get crumbs on your blanket, tables are provided. There is an The adjacent, nine-hectare Hanhi-

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© trees, bushes and blossoming plants that thrive naturally in the Pori region. You can admire a fantastic rocky gar- VISITPORI.FI/KIRJURINLUOTO ! den, an art garden, a peony garden ! See maps and tips on the Visit Pori's PORI.FI/VIHERTIETOKESKUS and a square filled with roses. website to help you plan a perfect day Ask about gardening or find out on Kirjurinluoto! more about the park’s plant From Hanhipuisto, you can walk along paths on the Satakunta Garden the bridge or take a ferry to Polsan- Information Centre website. luoto island to walk along a nature trail presenting wild plants. 26 EVENTS CENTRE FOR 32 details on upcoming events see page for audiences of all ages. For more entertainment events providing centre, diverse incredibly Kirjurinluoto an is It is nooverstatement to say that #KIRJURINLUOTO PORI TRAVELGUIDE2018 Kirjurinluoto most. Send amessage or visit us! you to pick theones that interest you many tastes. We, at Visit Pori, will help Events in thePori region cater for VISITPORI.FI VISITORS EACHYEAR ATTRACT UPTOHALFAMILLION EVENTS ONKIRJURINLUOTO picnics or exercise sessions in thepark. festivals, concerts, fairs, summer theatre, 500,000 visitors each year to arange of and theincredibly large park area attract Lokki The Kirjurinluoto Arena, thelegendary which also hosts large mega events. oped into aworld-renowned event venue, Over thedecades, Kirjurinluoto hasdevel- lava stage, theroofed amphitheatre ! 500,000

Pori is one of the leading event cities in HOUSING FAIR IN PORI MAIN EVENTS 2018 Finland. Its history covers a number of major events, including the nine great fires 30 32 in the city and the emergence of the Pori Jazz Festival in the 1960s. Today, events organised in Pori attract around half a million

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© Caleb Jones / Unsplash IN PORI HOUSING FAIR ‘housing for life’. 5 August 2018. Thetheme of theFair is Karjaranta in held to be July will 6 from for thethird time; the 2018Housing Fair The Housing Fair will behosted by Pori PORI TRAVELGUIDE2018 Events 34 having to feel apologetic. bourly assistance can besought, without easier. Amore social lifestyle and neigh- everyone, to make life alittle happier and presenting anumber of smart concepts for Each week of thefair hasaspecial theme, fair housing area,Karjaranta21. the in built living facility for senior citizens are being care centre for children and an assisted residents at various stages of life. Aday day problems that unnecessarily bother the 2018Housing Fair seeks to solve every- With determination characteristic for Pori, 34 HOUSINGSOLUTIONS. HOUSING FAIRINTRODUCES IN ALL,THEPORI information and reservations: asuntomessut.fi/ryhmät area and Pori, based on achosen theme. Additional Housing Fair and bookshort introductions to the Groups will have theopportunity to visit thePori GROUP VISITSTOTHEHOUSING FAIR lively riverside residential area. ranta industrial estate being converted into a itself is pro-environmental, with theold Karja- history and hasamagnificent setting. Thefair Thenew district is original, firmly rooted in just abridge crossing away. reation facilities of theKirjurinluoto Park are distance of thecity centre. Theoutdoor rec- fair site Karjaranta,on the in walking within facility and aday care centre will bebuilt site, one terraced house, an assisted living In all, 28detached houses, one renovated channels following thefair’s progress. on awide range of issues, such associal media area well in advance? Thewebsite hasinformation Why not take acloser look at theHousing Fair ASUNTOMESSUT.FI/PORI ! 31 32 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Events 33

JUST PORI JAZZ 14—22 JULY OCCASIONAL porijazz.fi The Pori Jazz Festival will be held for the 53rd time at the Kirjurinluoto Concert Park and Pori riverfront. In the PEACE AND summer of 2017, the main concerts attracted 60,000 visitors to Kirjurin- luoto. Over a period of ten days, a total © Toni Mailanen © Toni of 346,000 people visited the Jazz QUIET Street. The festival, world famous for its arrangements and unique atmos- SUOMIAREENA phere, invites everyone to enjoy music 16—20 JULY In Pori, a city of events, the summer of 2018 and have a good time! suomiareena.fi will be a super summer. Pori will attract music lovers to the Pori Jazz Festival, In the summer of 2017, a record number of Kirvatsin Jytä festival and Porispere rock visitors, nearly 74,000 attended SuomiAreena, Finland’s largest social debate event with festival. SuomiAreena invites everyone to join prominent guests and intense discussions in a in the social debate. The football tournament relaxed atmosphere. SuomiAreena brings deci- sion-makers and other eminent persons to the Pori Cup is a must for juniors in the family. stages, streets and parks of Pori for five days.

PORISPERE KIRVATSIN JYTÄ LAINSUOJATTOMAT 3—5 AUGUST 1 AUGUST 1—9 SEPTEMBER

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Porispere, set up with the famous Pori- The Kirvatsin Jytä festival, dedicated to Pori Theatre Festival Lainsuojattomat, style madness and rebellious spirit, has nostalgic music, offering rock and memo- for free professional drama companies, grown from a local village festival into a ries, will take place for the fourth time on will electrify Pori for nine days in Sep- major event of national significance. The the Lokkilava stage in Kirjurinluoto Park in tember. The audience will be treated to festival offers three days of relaxed atmos- August. Kirvatsin Jytä has become an estab- fearless, wild, captivating and high-flying phere and features a variety of Finnish and lished part of the Pori event schedule in a © Mika Koivusalo performances. Last year's performances international artists, from heavy rock to surprisingly short time. The festival is aimed attracted an audience of 3,500 in total. stars of the family day. at people looking back on their younger PORI ORGAN days, and all fans of nostalgic music. 11—17 JUNE

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In the summer of 2017, the Pori Organ Festival attracted an audience of some 1,500 to organ music concerts. International guests of next summer’s festival include Vincent Dubois, the newly elected titulaire organist of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and Karol Mossakowski from Poland, the winner of © Toni Mailanen © Toni Ikonen © Hannu the 2013 Prague international competition. © Mikko Kellonniemi 36 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Events 37

EVENTS 2018 NOTE! CHECK OUT VISITPORI.FI

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26.-28.1. Yyterin Aallot A joyful folk music event, music plays from morning to night! yyterinkylpylahotelli.fi 25.7.-18.8. Alice in Wonderland A charming fantasy musical captures young and older audiences alike vihreateatteri.fi

28.1. Pori Wedding Fair All about beauty, wedding and festive fashions porinjuhlava.fi 26.-29.7. Pori Cup Football Tournament One of Finland’s major junior football tournaments poricup.fi

10.2. Lawn Mower Le Mans Race An international 12-hour endurance test for lawn mowers, on the ice of Lake Karhijärvi. leikkurilemans.com 1.8. #MukanaAina Sports Festival A novel combination of exercise, food and music. Starring Elastinen! porihalli.com/sporttifestarit

3.-4.3. MotorShow Pori The fastest event of the spring! A speed-filled favourite of the whole family! satakunnanmessut.fi 17.-19.8. Mölkky World Championships Teams from all over the world compete for the title of World Champion. molkky.com/worldchampionship

31.3. Easter Market Traditional market on the Promenade and Market Square. kävis.fi 20.-25.8. Sailing Championships The BSF and SCIRA Finland organise the Snipe European Championship in the waters of Kallo. snipe.fi

28.-29.4. Yard & Garden Fair A double fair event! Building, renovation, yard and garden at the same fair! satakunnanmessut.fi 27-30.9. Pori Day This large home district festival gathers crowds to a host of events around the city. pori-seura.fi

30.4.-1.5. May Day Carnival Traditional market on the Promenade and Market Square. kävis.fi 29.9. Pori Day Market Traditional market on the Promenade and Market Square. Special offers in shops on the Promenade. kävis.fi

5.5. The Harlem Globetrotters Masterful exhibition games of basketball. harlemglobetrotters.com 5.-6.10. Yyteri Twist A special guitar, beat and surf music event. yyterinkylpyla.fi

7.6.-7.7. Sing to me about love A warm-hearted comedy at the Kirjurinluoto summer theatre kirjurin.fi 3.-4.11. The Best Home Fair The largest fair event in Satakunta in autumn 2018! satakunnanmessut.fi

15.-17.6. Road cycling Championships Finnish Championships race in Noormarkku. koivistonisku.fi 14.-22.12. Satakunta Christmas Market Traditional market on the Promenade and Market Square. Special offers in shops on the Promenade. kävis.fi

21.6. Midsummer Market Traditional market on the Promenade and Market Square. Special offers in shops on the Promenade. kävis.fi 21.-22.12. Old-World Christmas Market Traditional market on the Promenade and Market Square. Special offers in shops on the Promenade. kävis.fi

19.-23.6. Rock’n Roll Jamboree Bands worldwide at the Yyteri Spa&Hotel in Midsummer week! junglerecords.fi/jamboree 24.12. Christmas Peace The traditional declaration of Christmas peace in the Pori Town Hall pori.fi 38 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 39

AHLSTRÖM'S TYCOONS AND EXCURSIONS AND LEGACY FACTORY OWNERS GUIDED TOURS Parks, cobblestones and chimneys bear witness to Pori’s history as a summer and event city for 40 42 47 almost half a century. Influences from around the world arrived by sea and gave the local dialect its distinctive sound. Pori is a mixture of Nordic

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The Ahlström family has owned the Noor- markku industrial area since 1870. Today, 61.592, 21.876 64 this exceptionally large, historic ironworks area is of special architectural and cultural value. The homes of three generations of the Ahlström family, Isotalo, Havulinna and NOORMARKKU the world-famous Villa Mairea, designed by architect Alvar Aalto, are all in this area.

You can stay in comfortable guest houses IRONWORKS and organise meetings, festivities or functions in the stylish banquet rooms. The kitchen of the Noormarkku Club honours In the Noormarkku Ironworks, traditional recipes and creates new gour-

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tangible. The historic buildings A guided tour of the Ahlström ! of the area are still in use, Voyage exhibition, the historic VILLAMAIREA.FI serving visitors year round. and unique Makkarakoski sawmill Villa Mairea’s world-class architecture museum or Villa Mairea will and glamour can be admired on a make your meeting or festive guided tour. occasion memorable. Read more: visitpori.fi/ahlstrom

la o k k © Johanna Kokkola © Johanna o K a n n a oh J © 42 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Sights and attractions 43 THE ARK JUSELIUS ROSENLEW MUSEUM NATURE SATAKUNTA MAUSOLEUM CENTRE MUSEUM

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3, 30M, 31, 32, 35, 37, 38, 40, 40M, 41 In a former granary built in the 1860s for The Ark Nature Centre’s permanent exhibi- The museum's renewed permanent exhibi- The Jusélius Mausoleum in the Käppärä the State Granary in Aittaluoto, located tion presents the nature of Satakunta. The tion will be opened on 8 March 2018. The graveyard is one of the most popular sights adjacent to a traditional industrial area, regional specialities of the exhibition include new, long-awaited exhibition ‘Signs of life’ in Pori. Industrialist F. A. Jusélius had the the history and production of the Rosenlew the island of Säppi and its muflons, the Para- is an experiential journey into life in Pori mausoleum built as a memorial and final Company of Pori (1853-1987) is presented dise herb-rich forest, which is a home to and Satakunta region from the Stone Age resting place for his beloved daughter in temporary exhibitions that offer broad beavers and Finland’s large predators, and to the present day. Sigrid, who passed away at the age of 11. perspectives of industry and technology. a bear den. Bird and butterfly enthusiasts The frescoes on the walls were painted KUNINKAANLAHDENKATU 14PORI are in for a treat as well. POHJOISPUISTO 7 The Finland 100 theme exhibition, twice by a Gallen-Kallela: first by Akseli, ‘Satakunta a hundred years ago’ (until 30 the father, and again by his son, Jorma. RENOVATION CENTRE September), describes events in the region MAANTIEKATU 33 TOIVO during the turmoil of 1917-1918 visitpori.fi/toivo HALLITUSKATU 11

The Renovation Centre Toivo was established by the Satakunta Museum in 1995 to serve as a historical building restoration centre. Toivo houses a renovation exhibition, in which the different phases of the log house’s renovation are displayed, illustrating the history of the house from the 1800s to the 1950s. © MSatakunnan Museo © MSatakunnan © Satakunnan Museo © Satakunnan VARVINKATU 19 44 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Sights and attractions 45

PORI ART MUSEUM JUNNELIUS PORI THEATRE PALACE

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The Pori Art Museum is a museum of Pori City Hall, known as the Junnelius Pori Theatre was founded in 1931, when contemporary art, founded in 1981 on the Palace, is reminiscent of a Venetian-style the Porin Näyttämö and Pori Workers' initiative of Maire Gullichsen, presenting Renaissance palace – exquisite details Theatre merged. The history of the theatre the latest trends in Finnish and interna- include the gondola mooring loops. Its rich building extends to autumn 1872, when tional art. The collections managed by the decorative paintings make it one of the Finland’s first Finnish language theatre museum focus on modernism and more finest Renaissance Revival style buildings company, the Suomalainen Teatteri, © AirAction recent art. Pori Art Museum is situated in in Finland. The City Hall is open to visitors currently the Finnish National Theatre, an old ware- and weighhouse, completed in by agreement. began operating in Pori. 1860, by the River Kokemäenjoki. HALLITUSKATU 12 PORI TOWN HALL HALLITUSKATU 14 ETELÄRANTA visitpori.fi/raatihuone

Pori Town Hall is one of city’s most famous sights. Completed in 1841, this neoclassical building was designed by Carl Ludvig Engel. The value of the building is further emphasised by the Town Hall Park, facing the city centre, in front of the building. The park is tended with care, respecting its historical value. © Janne Alhonpää © Janne © Toni Mailanen © Toni HALLITUSKATU 9 46 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Sights and attractions 47

AHLAINEN CHURCH EXPLORE PORI ON FOOT ! The oldest church in Pori, the beautiful As a new activity, in summer 2018 we will KESKI-PORI wooden church of Ahlainen, was completed EXCURSIONS AND arrange guided, one-hour walking tours in 1796. AHLAISTENTIE 682, AHLAINEN of central Pori, the Kirjurinluoto area and CHURCH WALKING TOURS Reposaari. Authorised guides give a proper visitpori.fi/kirkot NOORMARKKU CHURCH visitpori.fi/retketjaopastukset introduction to the history and present Completed in 1933, the beautiful Noor- day, culture and architecture of Pori. The Keski-Pori Church is the oldest and markku stone church is situated by the Experience Pori on foot, by bus, by boat In August, guided walking tours will be largest church in the Evangelical Lutheran busy Pori-Jyväskylä main road. from the river or from the sea - enjoy cul- arranged in English too. Parish of Pori. It is situated in the church VANHA VAASANTIE 1, NOORMARKKU ture, busy city life or the peace of nature park, which forms part of Pori’s national all year round. Visit Pori will help you plan COASTAL CRUISES urban park network, in the heart of the ORTHODOX CHURCH OF PORI and execute an excursion tailored to your The Bothnian Sea coast and archipelago, city on the Kokemäenjoki River. The Neo- The Orthodox Church of Pori, the church of wishes, for further details see visitpori.fi the lighthouses, the river and birdlife will Gothic church was built in 1859-1863. the Holy Apostle and St. John the Evange- enchant even the most hardened urban HALLITUSKATU 1 A, PORI list, was completed in 2002. dweller. Take a coastal cruise to explore MAANTIEKATU 46, PORI charming excursion harbours, including Säppi and Iso-Enskeri. REPOSAARI CHURCH The Norwegian-style wooden church of GROUP TOURS Reposaari was built in 1876. The belfry of Bring a large or small group to explore mari- this hexagonal church is octagonal. time and historical attractions in Pori and KIRKKOKATU, REPOSAARI the nearby area, including the Jusélius Mau- soleum, Yyteri beach and Reposaari district, LAVIA CHURCH the Ahlström Ironworks Area, etc, guided by The Lavia Church, completed in 1823, is a qualified, authorised travel guide. shaped as a cross with arms of almost equal length. TAMPEREENTIE 28, LAVIA ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TICKETS AND ONLINE SHOP: VISITPORI.FI © Kuan Fang / Unsplash Fang © Kuan 48 PPORIORI TTRAVELRAVEL GUIDGUIDEE 2018 Palvelut 49 Services STAY AND ENJOY SEE AND EXPERIENCE Pori offers a wealth of experiences for

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STAY AND ENJOY HOTEL RAUMANTIEN MOTEL YYTERI RESORT & CAMPING TORGET APARTHOTEL The Pori region offers a wide range of Tuorsniementie 584, 28580 Pori Yyterinsantojentie 1, 28840 Pori Antinkatu 11, 28100 Pori

accommodation options, from the city www.raumantienmotelli.fi www.yytericamping.fi www.torgethotel.fi

centre to the peace and quiet of the coast. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Its comprehensive range of restaurant +358 2 647 5680 +358 20 719 9773 +358 50 413 3212 services caters for all tastes. A cosy and affordable place to stay! The motel Yyteri Resort offers accommodation all year Torget Aparthotel is centrally located in the offers cosy accommodation outside the city cen- round. We have 30 holiday cottages, 45 camp- heart of Pori, right by the Market Square. Our tre in the peace and quiet of the countryside, site cottages for summer use, over 100 caravan comfortable rooms are available for business and just a 5-minute drive away from central Pori. places with electricity and several tent sites. leisure travellers, for one night stays or longer. Known for its delicious buffet meals on offer Activities are on offer for the whole family; Our rooms are well-equipped. A shared kitchen every day! Accommodation includes a hearty from minigolf to ice swimming and bicycles to and laundry room are also provided for the use breakfast and an evening sauna. SUP boards! The Yyteri Resort is situated in the of customers. Breakfast is served in the restau- immediate vicinity of the sandy beach, 20 kilo- rant Ruokki, next to the hotel, on weekdays. metres from central Pori. © Toa Heftiba / Unsplash Heftiba © Toa 52 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 53

AAMUHUONEISTOT SAHAKOSKI COTTAGE REPOLINNA HOUSE SCANDIC PORI FORENOM FURNISHED APARTMENTS YYTERI BEACH RESORT APARTMENTS IN YYTERI

Koskikalliontie 10, 29720 Pori Konttorinkatu 1, 28900 Pori Itsenäisyydenkatu 41, 28100 Pori Yrjönkatu 25, 28100 Pori Hiekkarannantie 189, 28800 Pori Juhanintie 2, 28840 Pori

www.sahakoskenpirtti.fi Facebook: Reposaaren Kukka ja Lahjatavara www.scandichotels.fi/pori www.forenom.com www.yyteribeach.fi www.aamuhuoneistot.fi

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+358 500 635 163 +358 40 729 7264 +358 2 624 900 +358 20 198 3420 +358 44 727 2251 +358 500 533 572

Sahakoski Cottage is a cosy oasis in a scenic set- Welcome to the atmospheric Repolinna House, Located in the centre of Pori, the modern You can stay in one of our furnished apartments The Yyteri Beach Resort means sun, sand and Aamuhuoneistot Apartments in Yyteri provide ting, in peaceful wilderness but close to the city the headquarters of a former sawmill. The mag- and comfortable Scandic Pori Hotel has a cosy for a weekend, a month or even a year. The sea – a unique resort in the midst of the idyllic high-quality accommodation in apartment build- and easily and quickly accessible. The Cottage nificent building, which later housed an environ- atmosphere, an excellent restaurant and ver- longer you stay, the less you pay! The apart- sand dunes of Yyteri beach. We are open every ings in the immediate vicinity of sandy beaches. and smoke sauna can be reserved for one night, mental research centre, was given a new lease satile conference facilities. The hotel, which ments are furnished and equipped to meet the day of the year, in every season. We provide villa The apartments are suitable as both business or a whole week’s holiday. You can fish in the of life by its new owners, Reposaaren Kukka ja has the Nordic Eco Label, is close to shopping needs of everyday living. Electricity, water and, accommodation for everyone, from lone travel- and leisure accommodation. The twelve apart- nearby river, hike in a forest and take a dip in a Lahjatavara, who converted it into a memorable streets and major attractions, the Kirjurinluoto in most cases, wifi are included in the accom- lers to families. ments are fully furnished and equipped. Cus- pond, to which water is supplied from three natu- destination for tourists and locals in Reposaari. Concert Park and the Pelle Hermanni park, a modation price. If you like, we will also do the tomers will appreciate the quality and comfort ral springs. You can sleep in the main cottage, This place is truly worth a visit! favourite among children. Excellent parking facil- cleaning and take care of the linen. of the apartments, and the opportunity to cook a small log cabin, Soppi hut or a lean-to. ities both outdoors and in a garage. Free Wi-Fi. their own meals. 54 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 55

AHLSTRÖM'S IRONWORKS - APARTHOTEL KUUKKARIN ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL NOORMARKKU KORTTEERI PUROLOMAT CABIN HOLIDAYS VAAKUNA PORI

Laviantie 14, 29600 Noormarkku Malminkatu 10, 28120 Pori Kuninkaantie 101, 29900 Merikarvia Gallen-Kallelankatu 7, 28100 Pori www.ahlstromruukit.fi www.kuukkarinkortteeri.com www.purolomat.net www.sokoshotels.fi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +358 50 518 3677 +358 45 868 7123 +358 41 466 6774 +358 29 004 2001

The Ahlström Ironworks in Noormarkku You will feel at home in one of Apartho- Purolomat Cabin Holidays offers accom- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna welcomes is one of Finland's largest and most tel Kuukkarin Kortteeri’s three individ- modation in seaside and riverside cot- you to Pori! The hotel’s comfortable magnificent ironworks areas. We offer ually furnished apartments, which are tages, and kayaking and SUP boarding rooms and range of services will ensure YYTERI HOTEL & SPA ANTTOORA HOLIDAY VILLAGE HOTEL & RESTAURANT AMADO a high-quality hotel and restaurant and equipped for everyday living. tours. a successful stay. cultural tours.

Sipintie 1, 28840 Pori Finnintie 33, 28900 Pori Keskusaukio 2, 28130 Pori

www.yyterinkylpyla.fi www.anttoora.com www.amado.fi

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+358 2 628 5300 +358 40 555 2553 +358 2 631 0100

Welcome to the most beautiful sandy beach Anttoora Holiday Village is situated in the scenic Amado is a cosy hotel and restaurant in the MÄNTYLUOTO HOTEL SUMMER HOTEL NIITTYNIEMI COTTAGES & WINTER HOSTEL ALVAR AALTO IN SATAKUNTA RESTAURANT RANTAHUONE in the Nordic region! The Yyteri Hotel & Spa is Meri-Pori by the sea. Our high-standard holiday centre of Pori. The cosy atmosphere greets located at the heart of a unique national land- village in a spacious setting has three 82 m2 you upon arrival, in a setting that brings more Niittyniementie 62, 29900 Merikarvia Merisatamantie 2, 28880 Pori Pikkukoivukuja 20, 29600 Noormarkku Varvintie 5, 29900 Merikarvia scape, the Yyteri beach in Pori. Whether you are cottages (sleeps 12) and three 51 m2 cottages southern latitudes to mind. Amado is also a www.niittyniemi.fi www.mantyluodonhotelli.fi Sepäntie 4, 27500 Kauttua www.rantahuone.fi [email protected] [email protected] www.kauttuanruukinpuisto.fi [email protected] seeking a vacation for your family, high-quality (sleeps 8). In addition, we have three seaside high-quality à la carte restaurant whose atmos- +358 400 393 285 +358 50 368 5799 www.villamairea.fi +358 44 273 5300 meeting facilities, or a grand setting a festive saunas with hot tubs and an old stone barn phere and mouth-watering aromas create an A dream destination for fishermen on The Art Nouveau style building in the Explore Alvar Aalto locations in Ruukin- With its wide-ranging menu, our restau- occasion, we offer everything you are looking converted into a venue for meetings and festive unforgettable experience. Our fully licensed the River Merikarvianjoki in Puukoski! This Yyteri tourist resort has been providing puisto, Kauttua and Noormarkku. Villa rant in the Merikarvia guest harbour pro- for. Our wide range of services and beautiful occasions. It is also possible to stay overnight in restaurant seats 100 diners. A delicious lunch is is the closest you can stay to fabulous hotel and restaurant services for a 100 Mairea is situated in Noormarkku and vides an ideal setting for relaxed dining, nature will make you fall in love with Yyteri. saunas by the sea. available on working days. fishing waters, as the river is only a few years. Our family hotel and Villa Pyrylä the Terrace House, Jokisauna and Villa delightful evening parties, meetings and steps from the terrace of your cottage. offer a beautiful sea view. Aalto can be found in Kauttua. events. The restaurant is fully licenced. 56 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 57

BREWERY RESTAURANT RESTAURANT KIRJAKAUPPA – CAFE ANTON BEER HUNTER’S RAVINTOLA PAŠŠA BAR & KITCHEN

Antinkatu 11, 28100 Pori Antinkatu 11, 28100 Pori Antinkatu 23, 28100 Pori Antinkatu 10, 28100 Pori www.cafeanton.com www.beerhunters.fi www.passa.land www.ravintolakirjakauppa.fi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +358 2 641 4144 +358 2 641 5599 +358 2 529 9551 +358 45 358 7793

Cafe Anton is a cosy and atmospheric bar The brewery restaurant Beer Hunter's is A must for steak lovers in the heart The city's most exclusive restaurant for and restaurant by the Pori Market Square. a beer hunter's paradise in the centre of of the city. Look no further for the adult tastes. Lunch and à la Carte, beer For 20 years, we have been serving excel- Pori. The restaurant’s style is a blend of best steaks in town – come to us and wine. Welcome, on your own or with PETTERI ROSENBOM’S STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT RAATIHUONEEN KELLARI TAAVI’S PUB lent food and drinks, while a range of classical European and modern American on Antinkatu street, just off the friends. artists have entertained our guests. beer culture. Promenade.

Itsenäisyydenkatu 44, 28130 Pori Hallituskatu 9, 28100 Pori Taavi’s Pub, Kirjurinluoto, 28100 Pori

www.steakhouserosenbom.fi www.raatihuoneenkellari.fi Facebook: Taavi’s Pub

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+358 45 176 7449 +358 2 633 4804 +358 400 329 831

High-quality food is the mainstay of Petteri Restaurant Raatihuoneen Kellari is situated in Taavi is a popular kiosk café and ice cream par- BORG KITCHEN & BAR LOUNASKAHVILA KOOKOS ELBA CAFÉ & WINE BAR & COFFEE HAVANA Rosenbom's Steakhouse. We prepare steaks in a the heart of the historic stone building district lour in Kirjurinluoto, next to the beach and Taavi genuine charcoal oven that guarantees a great of Pori, under the beautiful brick vaults in the Bridge. Eetu Salinin Aukio 6, 28100 Pori Isolinnankatu 24, 28100 Pori Gallen-Kallelankatu 5, 28100 Pori Liisankatu 5, 28100 Pori flavour for all kinds of dishes. Delicious flavours cellar of the Pori Town Hall, designed by C.L.En- www.ravintolaborg.fi Facebook: Lounaskahvila Kookos www.elba.fi www.havana.fi [email protected] +358 44 236 8417 [email protected] [email protected] are complemented by a wide selection of drinks, gel and completed in 1841. The restaurant seats +358 40 153 5640 +358 400 908 300 +358 2 641 7325 which includes quality wines and champagne, 110, 55 in the Main hall, 30 in the Kannu Hall Borg provides a touch of luxury for Special diets, a wide range of gluten- Café Elba is an atmospheric wine bar An inimitable Cuban café and bar and a great selection of brewery beers. Outside and 25 in the Prikka Hall. The function rooms everyday life in the heart of Pori. We free and lactose-free savoury and sweet and a café, where guests are pampered atmosphere. A living room that is open opening hours, the restaurant caters for meet- upstairs are for 12 and 25 people. offer an exquisite setting and cater for delicacies, in a romantic atmosphere in not only with quality wines and organic every day, from noon to late at night. ings and a range of functions by reservation. your needs, with service on the terrace the middle of the city, plus a children's coffee, but also with tasty salads, anti- Events, good music and a bohemian or indoors, in the bar or restaurant hall. play area and organic coffee. pasti and self-made desserts! atmosphere. 58 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 59 TAKE A LOOK AT PORI BRANDED PRODUCTS IN OUR REFURBISHED ONLINE SHOP: VISITPORI.FI

RESTAURANT SUOMALAINEN KLUBI - SVENSKA KLUBBEN RESTAURANT SOFIA FAZER RESTAURANT PRIPOLI RESTAURANT TAMARIN

Eteläranta 10, 28100 Pori Siltapuistokatu 2, 28100 Pori Tiedepuisto 4, 28600 Pori Siltapuistokatu 14, 28100 Pori

www.fazer.fi/suomalainenklubi www.amica.fi www.amica.fi www.tamarin.fi

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+358 2 634 0200 +358 2 633 0013 +358 20 729 6696 +358 2 529 9900

Restaurant Suomalainen Klubi - Svenska Klubben, Restaurant Sofia was opened in 1999, when the Restaurant Pripoli is located in Technology Cen- Thai Restaurant Tamarin. A genuine taste of on the beautiful Kokemäenjoki river opposite old spinning mill on Siltapuistonkatu was con- tre Pripoli in Porin Tiedepuisto. We offer take- Thailand! We offer a wide and varied range the Kirjurinluoto park, has been treasuring verted into a versatile restaurant. Our restaurant away lunches, newly baked bread and savoury or of traditional Thai dishes in our restaurant. In traditional food and festive culture for several in a historic setting welcomes all friends of good sweet pastries. addition to our evening menu, we serve a lunch decades. The unique, over 150-year-old milieu food. buffet on weekdays, with a daily changing menu. offers a stylish setting for all occasions, from The Late Lunch serves busy customers after business events to warm family celebrations. We lunchtime. will design and implement your event, tailored to your wishes or a special theme. 60 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 61 RIVER CRUISES BY PORIN VESIBUSSIRISTEILYT © Jeremy Bishop / Unsplash Bishop © Jeremy SEE AND EXPERIENCE Eteläranta 3, 28100 Pori

Shopping, adventures, enjoying nature and www.porinvesibussiristeilyt.fi culture. Whether you are on holiday on [email protected] your own, with a friend or a group – Pori +358 400 329 831 or +358 44 587 9700

offers fun and experiences for everyone. Being on water is just like on land, except much nicer. Cruises on the largest river estuary in the Nordic countries, the Kokemäenjoki river in the Pori area. Our vessels, the ms Charlotta (max 90 people) and Obelix (max. 12 people) are modern and fully equipped for safe and pleasant jour- neys. We tailor cruises according to your wishes; you can choose the route and the time freely. We provide public cruises in July and August. 62 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 63 EXPERIENCES AND SHOPPING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

MARINA MERILOKKI PORISPERE PORI JAZZ

Gallen-Kallelankatu 8, 28100 Pori Paattikatu, Santunranta, 28900 Reposaari Kapellimestarinkatu, 28100 Pori www.porijazz.fi www.kävis.fi www.marinamerilokki.fi www.porispere.fi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +358 2 634 4840 +358 10 391 6000 +358 44 737 3373 +358 2 638 4046

The pedestrian street and marketplace and its Marina Merilokki is a cosy and secluded guest The Porispere Festival is arranged on 3–5 The 53rd Pori Jazz Festival will be held on surroundings, ‘Kävis’ as locals call it, provide a harbour in Reposaari in Pori, near the Bothnian August. In the environs of the Lokkilava stage in 14–22 July 2018. As usual, the festival offers a range of shopping and leisure opportunities. Sea National Park. You can come to the marina Kirjurinluoto Park, Pori. A wide variety of music, wide-ranging, high-quality programme, featuring There are shopping centres, department stores, by car or boat, there is plenty of parking space from punk to pop, will be performed! top names in rhythm music from Finland and specialty shops and a market hall. Hotels, res- for both. Cars and boats can be refuelled from around the world. The unique milieu provides a 24/7 automatic pump, using payment cards. an excellent setting for enjoying music and the taurants, cafés and terraces provide pleasant There is also a sauna, a barbecue hut and roofed company of friends. Pori Jazz Kids, a free-of- meeting places. There are events all year round! terrace by the water. All the services of the idyl- charge event for the whole family, is arranged in Check out topical events at FB/porinkavis and lic Reposaari are in the immediate vicinity. connection with the Festival. special offers at Tässä.fi. 64 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 65 A UNIQUE FASHION DEPARTMENT Tekee kodin! STORE WITH EXCELLENT SERVICE

ASIANTUNTIJAKESKUS BEPOP ANTTI AIRIO

Yrjönkatu 22, 28100 Pori Eteläkauppatori 2, 28100 Pori www.bepopkeskus.fi www.anttiairio.fi [email protected] [email protected] +358 40 768 7580 +358 2 633 2620

BEPOP is an architecturally important Our shop by the market square sells centre of expertise in Pori, built in 1989 high quality, original kitchen, interior and bringing together 36 leading names decoration, baking and children’s items. in their special fields under the same Established in 1919. Antti Airio Oy makes roof. your home perfect. KONTTI SECOND-HAND SHOP Antinkatu 17, 28100 Pori

Paanakedonkatu 20, 28100 Pori www.ratsula.fi

kontti.punainenristi.fi [email protected]

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: SPRKontti +358 2 631 6500

+358 40 737 9148 TAITO SHOP PORI ANTINKUKKA An exceptionally wide range of women's, men's Kontti is the second-hand shop of the Finnish Red Cross. Experi- Itäpuisto 13, 28100 Pori Eteläpuisto 13, 28100 Pori and children's clothes, shoes, bags and other www.antinkukka.fi ence the joy of special finds by purchasing the second-hand items www.taitosatakunta.fi/taitoshop accessories and home furnishings on four floors. [email protected] [email protected] donated to us. Kontti sells clothes, furniture and household goods. +358 44 383 4900 +358 440 973 836 Our professional sales consultants will serve and

A purchase from us is a donation to charity, as the proceeds are We also stock Finnish handicrafts and Antinkukka, founded in 1952, is a guide you. If necessary, the dressmaker’s on the given to the Red Cross's relief work in Finland and around the products by small-scale industries. We full-service florist in Eteläpuisto, in cen- second floor will ensure that your garment fits offer handicraft courses for our cus- tral Pori. With a professional touch, we world. tomers, as well as an opportunity for will find the right flowers for your needs. perfectly. Café Ratsula (3rd floor) serves self- loom weaving. made pastries, lunch and Saturday Brunch. 66 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 67 PORIN PUUVILLA – A RED BRICK SHOPPING CENTRE PORIN KEILAHALLI, BOWLING 4 YOU PORIN LINJAT OY

Puinnintie 4, 28360 Pori Yrjönkatu 6 B, 28100 Pori www.bowling4you.fi www.porinlinjat.fi [email protected] [email protected] +358 2 631 6600 +358 44 701 2933

Bowling 4 You is a versatile bowling alley There is plenty to see and do in Pori, for the whole family. We offer fun and and local buses will take you to most activities for everyone, from the youngest destinations in town and the near family members to experienced bowlers. area. Our ticket office in Porina will be SEGELFÖRENINGEN A full service bowling alley with 16 alleys. delighted to help you plan your trip. Siltapuistokatu 14, 28100 Pori I BJÖRNEBORG – BSF R.F.

www.porinpuuvilla.fi Kallontie 26, 28880 Pori [email protected] www.bsf.fi +358 44 434 3892 [email protected] Puuvilla is a unique combination of a historic KALAFORNIA GOLF COURSE WILD NORDIC NATURE +358 44 733 6336 cultural setting and modern shopping centre. It is the most attractive centre of retail, services, Kalaforniantie, 28100 Pori www.wildnordicnature.com The home port of Finland's oldest sports club, the BSF, the light- education, events, culture and, in the future, www.kalafornia.com [email protected] house sauna Kallon Loisto and BSF's Kallon Paviljonki are located in [email protected] +358 40 734 6696 even housing in the Satakunta region. Close to +358 2 630 3888 Kallo, off Mäntyluoto. This ideal location provides a unique setting

the centre of Pori, Puuvilla is the largest shop- Pori Golf Club/Kalafornia offers three Experience kayaking, mountain biking, a for boating and sailing activities. Kallon Paviljonki is a superb ping centre in Satakunta. It provides customers different golf courses: full 18-hole and velocipede ride, or forage for wild food venue for memorable corporate and private events in an idyllic 9-hole courses, Par3 (9 holes), a fitness such as herbs and mushrooms. We also with more than 60 shops and 2,000 free park- area, a footgolf track and full golf arrange guided tours. Order our “Lovetar setting. ing spaces. course facilities. Shaman” to play a drum by the fireside. 68 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 Services 69

OHJELMAMESTARIT / GALEAS IHANA PORI THEATRE YYTERI VIEWING TOWER PORI SINFONIETTA

Laitakarintie 345, 29100 Luvia Hallituskatu 14, 28100 Pori Santojentie 4, 28840 Pori www.pori.fi/sinfonietta www.ihana.fi www.porinteatteri.fi www.ohjelmamestarit.fi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Facebook: PoriSinfonietta +358 44 058 0600 +358 2 634 4840 +358 2 633 3029

Galeas Ihana is a traditional sailing ship. In spring 2018, the most beautiful the- The company is based in Yyteri, where Pori Sinfonietta, founded in 1938, is We run public tours and tours by order atre in Finland offers viewers musicals, the surrounding nature and unique the Pori city orchestra. It performs in the Bothnian Sea National Park in drama, comedy and children's plays. sand dunes provide a fantastic venue almost weekly, with a full orchestra or in May-October. Book your sailing trip from for exercise in the wild, and adventure smaller chamber ensembles. YYTERI GOLF ADVENTURE PARK HUIKEE SPACE BOWLING & BILLIARDS the online store or call for more details! services.

Karhuluodontie 85, 28840 Pori Hiekkarannantie 189, 28800 Pori Yrjönkatu 13, 28100 Pori

www.yyterigolf.fi www.seikkailupuistohuikee.fi www.spacebowling.fi/pori

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

+358 2 630 8320 +358 44 971 6660 +358 100 5529

The real golf gem of the west coast is located The adventure park Huikee consists of a rope Glow bowling and billiards in an outstanding set- SHOPPING CENTRE ISOKARHU KOIVUNIEMEN HERRAN MUUMAA HOUSING FAIR IN PORI 2018 CAR RENTAL PORIN CITYCAR close to the famous Yyteri Beach. 18 scenic fair- track and supporting activities for visitors of ting. The most awesome gaming site in the uni- Yrjönkatu 14, 28100 Pori Eteläinen Rantatie 591, 29900 Merikarvia Karjarannantie 25, 28100, Pori Isolinnankatu 28, 28100 Pori ways offer unique golf experiences for players all ages. The track is built up in the trees. It verse offers not only gaming services, but also www.isokarhu.fi www.koivuniemenherra.fi www.asuntomessut.fi/pori www.porincitycar.fi of all levels. The beach dunes, beautiful pine includes several challenges and you can climb, full-scale restaurant services. Our restaurant is Facebook: IsoKarhu [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] forests and several water hazards form a unique, slide or balance between the trees while cross- one of the most popular entertainment venues +358 40 053 3351 +358 40 533 8057 +358 44 701 0001 +358 40 528 1345 incomparable golf course. Enjoy the immediate ing various obstacles. The track combines chal- in town, both for families with children and for The IsoKarhu Shopping Centre in the Cow milking and egg collecting on a sum- The 2018 Housing Fair will be held in The car rental service Porin Citycar is a heart of Pori, on the pedestrian street, mer day? In the peasant’s yard, you will Pori 6 July-5 August 2011. The fair local private car rental agency. Our fleet vicinity of the sea, fantastic fairways and quality lenges, fun and nature by offering a variety of groups of friends. is much more than a shopping centre. find all creatures great and small “from presents housing and transport services includes passenger cars, vans, minibuses services with us. Welcome! challenges for the whole family in the beautiful, It is a diverse centre of speciality shops an oinking pig to a silky chinchilla and a in a total of 34 sites. Welcome to the and a range of accessories. Welcome! natural setting of Yyteri. and services with extensive selections. live garter.” Housing Fair in Pori! 70 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2018 71

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fastest way MUNAKARI to Pori Now only 45 minutes or so away by air and 2 you will reach Pori from Helsinki or Stockholm. With around 60 flights and departures 6 days a week, Pori city center has never been closer KUUMINAINEN from two of Scandinavia’s most vibrant cities. CITY CENTRE

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