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PORI IS A PLACE WHERE YOU WILL MEET HAPPY COAST KIRJURINLUOTO EVENTS 38 PEOPLE, ENJOY CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND 6 22 30 THE BUSTLE OF A LIVELY CITY, AND FIND
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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 9 am to 4:30 pm, CONCERT AND EVENT TICKETS 15–19 July Mon–Fri 9 am to 7 pm (week 29), 13–21 July Sat–Sun 10 am to 3 pm (weeks 28 and 29) — VISIT PORI OFFICIAL PORI PRODUCTS FOR EVENT ORGANISERS: WILL HELP YOU BOOK A GUIDE [email protected] ONLINE SHOP BOOK A GUIDE A good guide interprets history and the past. ALL THE WAY! Read more about our guided tours on page 49 and book a guide at visitpori.fi/en
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YYTERI’S GOLDEN SANDS CAN YOU HEAR ME? BORN FROM CRASHING WAVES The Pori coastline is a dream destination for nature lovers. Stretching for more than six kilometres, the golden sands 8 14 18 of Yyteri are a summer paradise for the whole family. The vast sand dunes, meadows and river delta teeming with birdlife and the Bothnian Sea National Park offer unique experiences for nature lovers all year round! © © © Anssi Koskinen Anssi Koskinen Anssi Koskinen © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi 8 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Coast 9
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adventure for children — the beach at Koskinen © Anssi Yyteri seems endless and creativity has no limits. Six kilometres of soft sand and the sea that continues for as far as the eye can see. Yyteri is open every YYTERI61.569, 21.528 34, 37, 44 day of the year, not just in the summer. Come and experience it for yourself!
Relax on the beach, enjoy refreshments at AHLAINEN the outdoor restaurants and the services of the spa. Experience all the delights of a beach holiday with your family — play REPOSAARI games on the beach, such as golf and KALLO Disc golf, go surfing and SUP paddling. en kin Kos © Anssi YYTERI NEW YYTERI BUS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON Between 24 June and 4 August, Yyteri can COASTAL MAP P. 79 be reached via an express bus service that is
CENTRAL PORI scheduled according to trains arriving from and departing for Tampere. Convenient, isn’t it? Read © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi more: visityyteri.fi/en/plan-your-trip/arrival 10 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Coast 11
In winter, the Yyteri sand dunes are ideal for exhilarating downhill sledging. Feel the joy of exercising in the fresh sea air with magnificent sea views. Further details on activities in the wild on page 14
© Anssi Koskinen A PLACE TO CELEBRATE The majestic views of Meri-Pori provide a timeless In Yyteri, you can enjoy good food, snacks setting for beautiful ! and refreshments at outdoor restaurants, pictures and memorable cafés and even a 56-metre-tall viewing celebrations. Check tower. The tourist area provides comfortable it out: #wedding + accommodation at the spa hotel, a camping #yyteri — area, holiday resorts, cottages and km impressive, right? apartments. Further details: 20THE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING TRACKS IN YYTERI WILL SATISFY EVEN THE MOST HARDCORE SKIERS.
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The experiences provided by nature are well known to have a powerful effect on © Patrick Hendry © Patrick the human mind. Watching happy animals 61.590, 21.496 31, 31K, 37, 40M at play is the best natural stimulant, and that’s what’s on offer at Yyteri dog beach. The beach is especially busy on hot days, but there’s plenty of space for everyone, HEAD TO THE human and canine alike.
STRETCHING FOR ALMOST HALF A KILOMETRE, THE BEACH HAS PLENTY OF SPACE FOR OUR FAITHFUL FRIENDS. THE LAST ONE IN IS m BEACH WITH YOUR A ROTTEN EGG! SO, THAT WILL BE THE HUMANS.~450 The dog beach is located at Merisata- mantie 13. There is an expanded parking BEST FRIEND area for visitors opposite the Port of Pori building, on the other side of the road. The path to the beach starts next While the main beach at Yyteri is off limits to the parking expansion. to pets, the dog beach located between Mäntyluoto and Karhuluoto welcomes all HOLIDAY WITH YOUR FURRY FRIEND? RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET In Pori, we don’t turn our back on animal There’s also a beach for horses visitors — furry or otherwise! lovers, quite the opposite. Our city’s at Yyteri. The entire area south © A n numerous hotels also provide accommodation s of the Munakari sand bar is si K os for dogs, cats and smaller pets, too. kin reserved for horseback riders. en Check the offerings: visitpori.fi/en See the map on p. 79 © Wyatt Ryan / Unsplash Ryan © Wyatt 14 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Coast 15
On trails along the Bothnian Sea, you can YYTERI HAS MORE THAN 30 admire the sand dunes, meadows and silt KILOMETRES OF HIKING areas popular with birds, grassy areas and TRAILS OF VARIOUS KINDS. 30 coastal forests.
The river delta provides an excellent setting Several local entrepreneurs offer a range of for watching the migration of Arctic nature, fishing and boat trips in the Yyteri A BIRDWATCHER’S species. It is easy to observe the thousands area. The local knowledge of a good guide of migrating birds that stop here to feed will ensure you get the most out of your and rest. visit to the coastal areas — service details on p. 49 DREAM There are more than fifteen birdwatching towers and platforms in the area. All have UP TO 15 VIEWING TOWERS AND PLATFORMS
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The vast sand dunes, meadows and i for birdwatchers and all nature lovers. The t t n 15 A river delta teeming with birdlife © routes are marked with signs and the river en kin delta area is transversed by duckboards. Kos and the Bothnian Sea National © Anssi Park offer unique experiences #BIRDLIFESUOMI VISITYYTERI.FI/EN/PLAN-YOUR-TRIP/MAPS for nature lovers all year round. The website address seems almost as long as / Unsplash Isotalo © Niilo the Yyterinniemi hiking trails, but not quite! There is plenty to explore, so boldly step outdoors! © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi 16 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Coast 17
Reposaari is a nationally famous wooden Mailanen © Toni district in Meri-Pori, and little wonder – the delightfully original wooden houses, the Norwegian-style church and the fishing REPOSAARI harbour with trawlers make the island very 61.617, 21.433 30M, 38, 38M, 40, 40M picturesque.
DO YOU KNOW WHO THIS IS? PERCH For centuries, the sheltered, deep natural harbour IS A TRADITIONAL AND POPULAR GUEST AT THE DINNER TABLE IN of Reposaari has provided marine merchants and REPOSAARI. SAY “HELLO”!
seafaring fighters with an important stronghold. In Reposaari, you can enjoy a delicious fish Having established the City of Pori in 1558, John, meal and admire the vast expanses of the sea from the breakwater. The rocky and Duke of Finland, donated Räpsöö to the city “to rugged shores of Siikaranta are a major enjoy and use” — and that it certainly has. Welcome! attraction for hikers. This idyllic island is FILM SETTING accessible by bus, car, boat and cruise ship. You can stay overnight at the camp- Rauni Reposaarelainen is an ing area, surrounded by nature, or in one absurd road movie about of the sophisticated floating villas. ‘samurai life’ in Meri-Pori. Follow in the footsteps ! VISITPORI.FI/EN/REPOSAARI of Rauni: join a guided “So far away and the people are walking tour of Reposaari strange.” Go and see for yourself, during the summer. a n u u maybe you’ll blend in and feel n u a K © AirAction i rn right at home? e od M © 18 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Coast 19 KALLO AHLAINEN 61.592, 21.482 30M, 31, 37, 38, 38M, 40, 40M, 41 61.675, 21.620 62, 64
Finland’s most extreme surfers are very Ahlainen, the northernmost district of Pori, familiar with the strong surf at Yyteri is a delight with its beautiful archipelago and Mäntyluoto. In Mäntyluoto, you can views and an authentic village road with experience not only fantastic surfing wooden houses and huts by the shore. The weather but also magnificent autumn number of permanent residents is around
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THE VILLAGE OF UNILUOTO IN than doubles when summer residents once MÄNTYLUOTO IS LARGELY A again return to the village. WOODEN HOUSE MILIEU BUILT IN THE 19TH CENTURY. 1800 Ahlainen offers an excellent setting for Follow the embankment road to the hiking, kayaking, cycling and fishing. The beautiful Kallo Lighthouse. The harbour oldest church in Pori, the wooden church lighthouse and rocky shores of Kallo are built in 1796, is also located in the cultur- ! popular hiking destinations. The Pori VISITPORI.FI/EN/AHLAINEN ally historic village of Ahlainen. Coast Guard and the pilot station are Picturesque rural scenery and based on Kallo Island. The island’s sail- the unhurried life of a northern ing club, Segelföreningen i Björneborg coastal village. That touch of NO CHURCH ENTHUSIAST SHOULD MISS MARVELLING AT THE ELEGANCE OF BSF, is the oldest continuously operat- the exotic that modern, urban
© Anssi Koskinen © Anssi THE AHLAINEN CHURCH BELL TOWER, ing sports club in Finland. people are longing for? Yes. 1832 NOW MORE THAN 185 YEARS OLD. 20 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Coast 21 © Wei Steen © Wei THE BOTHNIAN SEA NATIONAL PARK IS MADE UP OF ABOUT 160 KILOMETRES OF COASTLINE IN THE 160 km REGIONS OF SATAKUNTA AND SOUTHWEST FINLAND.
THE ARCHIPELAGO The outer stretches of the archipelago outside Pori are largely undeveloped. #SELKÄMERI Nature in Pori is in a continuous state of change. For instance, every year, GETS UNDER the Kokemäenjoki river estuary moves 30 metres to the west. Sounds like an adventure!
! YOUR SKIN KOKEMAENJOKIOPAS.FI The Bothnian Sea National Park extends h s la The River Kokemäenjoki Virtual Guide from Luvia to Merikarvia in the Pori region, sp n U / d presents 43 sites along the lower and is mainly located in the outer archipel- lun rön The best way to experience the constantly © Atte G stretches of the river using 360° ago. Sea buckthorn and flowering coastal n
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Kirjurinluoto Park is the central park in Pori and part of Finland’s national A DAY PACKED WITH FUN CITY OASIS CULTURE PARK network of urban parks. In the 19th century, use of the park was a fringe benefit enjoyed by city clerks. The park’s name is derived from the Finnish 24 26 28
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The Kirjurinluoto Park play The children’s traffic park, Energiakenttä is a brand Kirjurinluoto Park’s mesmer- area is about three hect- Vinkkari, provides safe and new area for outdoor exer- ising animals are waiting to ares in size, equivalent to educational experiences of cise and play right next delight visitors. The alpacas, PACKED WITH almost five football fields. traffic — and it’s great fun! to the traffic park. This goats, chickens, cocks, It has a huge number of Pedal cars and bikes of dif- is a place for your entire ducks, peacocks and many playgrounds, slides and ferent sizes are available in family to expend their extra others charm both children climbing frames suitable for the park. Admission to the energy. There’s a climb- and adults throughout the visitors of various ages — park is free and it is suit- ing frame for children and summer. FUN IN and everything is free of able for visitors 4 years Street Workout equipment charge! of age and older. for adults.
CAN YOU FIND MATCHING PAIRS? Help Oliver the Great (in KIRVATSI! the picture) find matching pairs of pictures on this KIRJURINLUOTO MAP P. 78 double page. Can you do it? 26 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Kirjurinluoto 27 BEACH HANHIPUISTO
The shallow, sandy beach of Kirjurinluoto is Kirjurinluoto is a large lush park area. perfect for swimming and building sand cas- The Satakunta Garden Information Centre tles. The beach is an ideal setting for picnics, provides advice on how to set up and SUP boarding, beach volleyball and table tennis tend your own garden. in the area reserved for sports and games, and of course sunbathing. The kiosks, cafés and HANHIPUISTO PARK WAS ORIGINALLY SET summer restaurant in Kirjurinluoto Park will UP IN 1988 ON A DREDGED SOIL DEPOSIT SITE. THE OLD SEDIMENTATION BASINS keep you fuelled and refreshed for those long ’88 BECAME A PLANT PARADISE. and hot summer days. The adjacent, nine-hectare Hanhipuisto If you’d rather not get crumbs on your blanket, park is an exhibition park for the whole tables are provided. There are outdoor showers family, displaying perennial trees, bushes on the beach. There is also a separate toilet and blossoming plants that thrive naturally building that can be used as a changing room. in the Pori region. You can admire a fan-
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VISITPORI.FI/EN/KIRJURINLUOTO ! VISITPORI.FI/EN/GARDENPARK ! From Hanhipuisto, you can walk along the See maps and tips on the Visit Pori website bridge or take a ferry to Polsanluoto island to plan the perfect day at Kirjurinluoto! and take a walk along a nature trail with wild plants.
© Anssi Koskinen © Anssi en kin Kos © Anssi 28 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 TRAVELGUIDE2019 Kirjurinluoto Send us amessage or payus avisit! find theevents that interest you most. tastes. At Visit Pori, we will help you Events in thePori region cater for many VISITPORI.FI/EN VISITORS EACHYEAR ATTRACT UPTOHALFAMILLION EVENTS ATKIRJURINLUOTO exercise sessions in thepark. summer theatre, picnics and even to arange of festivals, concerts, fairs, around 500,000visitors each year and theincredibly large park area attract Lokkilava stage, theroofed amphitheatre Kirjurinluoto Arena, thelegendary hosting even large, mega-events. into aworld-renowned event venue, Over thedecades, Kirjurinluoto hasgrown ! 500 000
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© Anssi Koskinen 5 19JULY 15— SUOMIAREENA stages, streets, parks and riverside of Pori. together decision-makers and bigwigs to the phere. For five days, SuomiAreena brings and intense discussions in arelaxed atmos- guests prominent delivers event debate social in thesummer of 2018.Finland’s largest was attended by asmany as67,000people The hottest SuomiAreena event in history © Anssi Koskinen suomiareena.fi
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KIRVATSIN JYTÄ PORISPERE 31 JULY 2.— 4.8. PROMENADE HALL
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The fourth Kirvatsin Jytä festival, dedicated Porispere, organised with the famous Known for its excellent acoustics, to nostalgic music, will bring old-school rock Pori-style madness and rebellious spirit, Promenade Hall serves as a stage for a and pop to the Lokkilava stage in Kirjurinluoto has grown from a local village festival into wide range of events all through the year, Park in late July. Kirvatsin Jytä has become a major event of national significance. from classical concerts to musicals, tango an established part of the Pori event sched- The festival offers three days of relaxed to operettas and stand-up comedy to ule in a surprisingly short time. The festival is atmosphere and features a variety of poetry. Promenade Centre is a meeting targeted at those looking to relive the music of Finnish and international artists, from place and oasis of leisure and experiences their youth and also all fans of nostalgic music. heavy rock to the stars of the family day. of all kinds along the popular pedestrian street in the heart of Pori.
VISITPORI.FI/PROMENADISALI ! Browse the Promenade Hall event calendar online!
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EVENT CALENDAR 2019 NOTE! CHECK OUT VISITPORI.FI/EN
DATE EVENT IN BRIEF INFO DATE EVENT IN BRIEF INFO
6.6.–6.7. Keeping Up Appearances Hyacinth Bucket, queen of etiquette, comes to the Kirjurinluoto Summer Theatre! kirjurin.fi 9.–10.8. Reposfääri A local culture festival with a unique character held at the Reposaari harbour park. reposfaari.com
10.–16.6. Pori Organ International organ music festival event held in Pori in early June. poriorgan.fi 16.–18.8. Agricultural Exhibition A fun-filled agricultural adventure for families. satakunnanmaaseutunayttely.fi
20.6. Midsummer Market Traditional market on the Promenade and Market Square. porikorttelit.fi 17.8. Pori Pride 2019 A festival calling for equal rights for the LGBT community. facebook @poripride
21.–22.6. Midsummer in Yyteri Celebrate midsummer with leading artists. virkistyshotelli.fi 24.–25.8. Block Party Pori-based bands perform at this event open to the public. porikorttelit.fi
28.–30.6. Summer Festival of The Lutheran Evangelical Association of Finland evankeliumijuhla.fi 30.8.–1.9. Baltic Herring Market Enjoy delicacies made from baltic herring as well as other seafood dishes and activities. pori.fi
29.6. Yyteri Sandstorm Team competition focused on functional exercise. yyterisandstorm.fi 31.8.–1.9. Motocross Championship Tour The final leg of the Finnish Motocross Championship in Yyteri. facebook @PorinMoottorikerho
5.–7.7. Satakunnan Kansansoutu The 30th anniversary of a traditional three-day group rowing event. kansansoutu.fi 26.–29.9. Pori Day This large home district festival gathers crowds to a host of events around the city. pori-seura.fi
13.7. Reposaari Open Yards The people of “Räpsöö” open their yards to the public: Flea markets, exhibitions... facebook@Reposaari-yhdistys 28.9. Pori Day Market Traditional market day on the Promenade and Market Square. porikorttelit.fi
15.–17.7. Pori Jazz Kids Festival A family festival with a programme in the spirit of Pori Jazz. porijazz.fi 2.–3.11. Best Home Fair & Mega Outlet A fair with information and entertainment as well as a big Mega Outlet sale. satakunnanmessut.fi
26.7.–17.8. Peter Pan A fantasy musical that captivates younger and older audiences alike. vihreateatteri.fi 23.11. Christmas Season Kick Off Traditional event to kick off the holiday season on the Promenade and Market Square. porikorttelit.fi
25.–28.7. Pori Cup One of Finland’s major junior football tournaments. poricup.fi 27.11.–1.12 Pori Film Festival International, Finnish and Pori-based films, art and live music. porifilmfestival.fi
27.7. Ränni event Nostalgic tour of the city for people to reminisce about the days of their youth. facebook @Ränninkiertäjät! 21.–22.12. Old-World Christmas Market Traditional market on the Promenade and Market Square. porikorttelit.fi 38 © Toni Mailanen of Nordic reserve and coastal city spontaneity. local dialect itsdistinctive sound. Pori is amixture from around theworld arrived by sea and gave the city for thelast nearly half acentury. Influences to Pori’s historic chapter asasummer and event Parks, cobblestones and chimneys all bear witness PORI TRAVELGUIDE2019 40 AHLSTRÖM’S LEGACY 42 SCENES BYALVARAALTO
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The Ahlström family has owned the Noormarkku industrial area since 1870. 61.592, 21.876 64, 66 Today, this exceptionally large, historic ironworks area is of special architectural and cultural value. The homes of three generations of the Ahlström family, Iso- NOORMARKKU talo, Havulinna and the world-famous Villa Mairea, designed by architect Alvar Aalto, are located in this area.
IRONWORKS You can stay in comfortable guest houses and organise meetings, celebrations or functions in the stylish banquet rooms. The timeless atmosphere of The Noormarkku Club’s kitchen honours
the Noormarkku Ironworks is traditional recipes and creates new Kokkola © Johanna gourmet sensations. tangible. The historic buildings © J oha in the area are still in use, nna Kokkola A guided tour of the Ahlström serving visitors all year round. Voyage exhibition, the histori- cally unique Makkarakoski saw-
e n i a L mill museum and Villa Mairea l e la a o ik k k M will make your meeting or fes- o © K na an oh tive occasion memorable. Read © J more: visitpori.fi/en/ahlstrom
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VILLA MAIREA WAS BUILT 80 YEARS AGO FOR MAIRE (NÉE AHLSTRÖM) AND HARRY GULLICHSEN AS A HOME FIT FOR ENTERTAINING. 1939
Villa Mairea in Noormarkku, the terraced house in Kauttua and the Paimio Sanato- rium are buildings in which everyday life merges with architecture and iconic design furniture. Well-being stems from the pine forests and riverside sauna.
UNDER THE ROOFS The guided tours “Under the roofs of Kokkola © Johanna Alvar Aalto” and “In Alvar Aalto’s foot- steps” highlight the collaboration between Ahlström and Aalto, which created master- OF ALVAR AALTO pieces set amidst pine forests that remain relevant to this day. People come from all over the world to see these buildings! Experience Villa Mairea in Noormarkku as part of the national © ! Joh tourist route. Along the way, you’ll see several magnificent VISIT.ALVARAALTO.FI anna Kokkola Are you interested in art, architecture, design or buildings designed by Alvar Aalto, enjoy world-class architecture history? Take a look at our proposed programmes
iö t and join us for group tours at your own speed, ä and take in the charming atmosphere of the old ironworks. ä s to al even throughout the summer. r A lva / A © Maija Holma © Johanna Kokkola © Johanna 44 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Sights and attractions 45
JUSELIUS Mailanen © Toni ROSENLEW THE ARK SATAKUNTA MAUSOLEUM MUSEUM NATURE CENTRE MUSEUM
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3, 7, 27, 30M, 31, 34, 37, 38, 38M, 40, 40M, 41 In a former granary built in the 1860s for The Ark Nature Centre’s permanent exhibi- The new, highly anticipated exhibition The Juselius Mausoleum in the Käppärä grave- the State Granary in Aittaluoto, located tion presents the nature of Satakunta. The Elon merkkejä (Signs of Life) offers an yard is one of the most popular sights in adjacent to a traditional industrial area, regional specialities of the exhibition include experience-laden journey into life in Pori Pori. Industrialist F. A. Jusélius had the mau- the history and production of the Rosenlew the island of Säppi and its mouflons, the and Satakunta from the Stone Age to soleum built as a memorial and final resting Company of Pori (1853–1987) is presented Paradise herb-rich forest, which is a home to the present day. Satakunta Museum is place for his beloved daughter Sigrid, who in temporary exhibitions that offer broad beavers and Finland’s large predators, and a a museum with exhibitions on passed away at the age of 11. The frescoes perspectives on both industry and bear den. There is also plenty to see for bird the history of Satakunta and Pori. on the walls were painted twice by the Gal- technology. KUNINKAANLAHDENKATU 14 and butterfly enthusiasts. POHJOISPUISTO 7 len-Kallela family: first by Akseli, the father, There are also exhibitions on other and then by his son, Jorma. MAANTIEKATU 33 RENOVATION themes in the museum’s exhibition space Sali. The museum is also home CENTRE TOIVO to lectures, concerts and other visitpori.fi/en/rakennuskulttuuritalotoivo events. HALLITUSKATU 11
An atmospheric courtyard near the centre of Pori is surrounded by century-old log houses that are now home to the Satakunta Museum’s Renovation Centre Toivo and the Korsman house, where visitors can go back in time to see what the home of an ordinary family in © Satakunnan Museo, Tommi Järvensivu Tommi Museo, © Satakunnan © Satakunnan Museo © Satakunnan Pori looked like in 1951. VARVINKATU 19 46 ETELÄRANTA in 1860,next to theRiver Kokemäenjoki. weighhouse,completed oldware- an and in recent art. ThePori Art Museum is situated museum focus on modernism and more tional art. Thecollections managed by the the latest trends in Finnish and interna- presenting ofMaire Gullichsen, initiative contemporary art, founded in 1981on the The Pori Art Museum is amuseum of PORI ARTMUSEUM visitpori.fi/en/porintaidemuseo
PALACE JUNNELIUS HALLITUSKATU 12 City Hall is open to visitors by agreement. Pori Finland. in buildings Revivalstyle sance paintings make itone of thefinest Renais- gondola mooring loops. Its rich decorative exquisite palace: sance details includethe reminiscentis Venetian-style ofa Renais Pori City Hall, known asJunnelius Palace, © Toni Mailanen visitpori.fi/en/junneliuksenpalatsi PORI TRAVELGUIDE2019 -
PORI TOWNHALL HALLITUSKATU 9 respecting its historical value. The park is tended with great care, the city centre, in front of thebuilding. emphasised by Town Hall Park, which faces Engel. Thevalue of thebuilding is further Ludvig Carl by designed was building sights. Completed in 1841,this neoclassical Pori Town Hall is one of city’s mostfamous Sights andttractions visitpori.fi/en/raatihuone
© Anssi Koskinen HALLITUSKATU 14 National Theatre, began operating in Pori. Teatteri,Suomalainen Finnish currently the first Finnish-language theatre company, dates backto autumn 1872 when Finland’s merged. Thehistory of thetheatre building Porin Näyttämö and Pori Workers' Theatre Pori Theatre was founded in 1931when PORI THEATRE visitpori.fi/en/porinteatteri
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© Anssi Koskinen HALLITUSKATU 1A,PORI church was built in 1859–1863. the River Kokemäenjoki. TheNeo-Gothic park network, in theheart of thecity on which forms part of Pori’s national urban of Pori. Itis situated in thechurch park, Evangelical Parish Lutheran church the in Keski-Pori Church is theoldest and largest CHURCH KESKI-PORI visitpori.fi/en/sightseeing
equal length. shaped as across with arms of almost Lavia Church, completed in 1823,is LAVIA CHURCH KIRKKOKATU, REPOSAARI this hexagonal church is octagonal. Reposaari was built in 1876.Thebelfry of The Norwegian-style wooden church of REPOSAARI CHURCH MAANTIEKATU 46,PORI Evangelist, was completed in 2002. of theHoly Apostle and St John the The Orthodox Church of Pori, thechurch ORTHODOX CHURCHOFPORI VANHA VAASANTIE 1,NOORMARKKU the busy Pori-Jyväskylä main road. Noormarkku stone church is situated by Completed in 1933,thebeautiful NOORMARKKU CHURCH in 1796. wooden church of Ahlainen, was completed The oldest church in Pori, thebeautiful AHLAINEN CHURCH KIRKKOKUJA, AHLAINEN TAMPEREENTIE 28,LAVIA PORI TRAVELGUIDE2019
© Kuan Fang / Unsplash Sights andttractions For further details, see visitpori.fi/en excursionan tailored to your wishes. conduct Pori youand help plan will peace of nature all year round. Visit — enjoy culture, busy city life or the boat from theriver or from thesea Experience Pori on foot, by bus, by WALKING TOURS EXCURSIONS AND visitpori.fi/en/excursions-and-guided-tours by aqualified and authorised travel guide. the Ahlström Ironworks Area, and more, guided Mausoleum, Yyteri beach and Reposaari district, and thenearby area, including theJuselius maritime and historical attractions in Pori large a groupBring orsmall to explore BOOK AGUIDEFORYOURGROUP River, take acruise on theM/SCharlotta. experience thefull beauty of Kokemäenjoki harbours, including Säppi and Iso-Enskeri. To to coastalcruise explorea excursion charming even the mosthardened urban dweller. Take birdlife river and the enchant will lighthouses, The Bothnian Seacoast and archipelago, the SEA ANDRIVERCRUISES toursThe are Finnish. in Reposaari –avillage embraced by thesea. Pori Town Hall –Engel’s tour de force and in thearea around theTown Hall clocktower, tour, Walkwalking around theclock tour The statues have stories to tell city centre Get to know Pori on guided walking tours: SUMMER WALKINGTOURS SHOP.VISITPORI.FI BUY TICKETS ONLINE: INFORMATION: VISITPORI.FI/EN
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AHLSTRÖM'S IRONWORKS – NOORMARKKU STAY AND Laviantie 14, 29600 Noormarkku www.ahlstrominruukit.fi [email protected] +358 50 518 3677
The Ahlström Ironworks in Noormarkku is one of Finland's largest and most ENJOY magnificent ironworks areas. We offer AAMUHUONEISTOT APARTMENTS a high-quality hotel and restaurant and IN YYTERI ANTTOORA HOLIDAY VILLAGE HOTEL & RESTAURANT AMADO cultural tours. The Pori region offers a wide range Juhanintie 2, 28840 Pori Finnintie 33, 28900 Pori Keskusaukio 2, 28130 Pori
of accommodation options, from the www.aamuhuoneistot.fi www.anttoora.com www.amado.fi
city centre to the peace and quiet of [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] the coast. Its comprehensive range of +358 500 533 572 +358 40 555 2553 +358 2 631 0100 FINNDOME CAMPING SITE IN Aamuhuoneistot Apartments in Yyteri provides Anttoora Holiday Village is situated in the scenic Amado is a cosy hotel and restaurant in the restaurant services caters for all tastes. RUOSNIEMI high-quality accommodation in apartment build- Meri-Pori by the sea. Our high-standard holiday centre of Pori. The cosy atmosphere greets Liitostie 92, 28220 Pori ings in the immediate vicinity of sandy beaches. village in a spacious setting has three 82 m2 you upon arrival, in a setting that brings more www.finndome.com The apartments are suitable as both business cottages (sleeps 12) and three 51 m2 cottages southern latitudes to mind. Amado is also a [email protected] and leisure accommodation. The twelve apart- (sleeps 8). In addition, we have three seaside high-quality à la carte restaurant whose atmo- +358 400 821 069 ments are fully furnished and equipped. Cus- saunas with hot tubs and an old stone barn sphere and mouth-watering aromas create an Ideal for those who don’t want to stay too far from civilisation but have had tomers will appreciate the quality and comfort converted into a venue for meetings and festive unforgettable experience. Our fully licensed their fill of standard hotels. Enjoy being of the apartments as well as the opportunity to occasions. It is also possible to stay overnight in restaurant seats 100 diners. A delicious in nature by spending your nights in cook their own meals. saunas by the sea. lunch is available on working days. dome tents under the starry sky. © Toa Heftiba / Unsplash Heftiba © Toa 54 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 55
HOSTEL RIVER HOTEL BEPOP HIITTENHARJU HOTEL MÄNTYLUOTO HOTEL
Karjapiha 2, 28100 Pori Yrjönkatu 24, 28100 Pori Hiittenharjuntie 1, 29200 Harjavalta Merisatamantie 2, 28880 Pori www.hostelriver.fi www.hotelbepop.fi www.hotellihiittenharju.fi www.mantyluodonhotelli.fi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +358 44 335 3326 +358 20 599 8990 +358 2 531 1600 +358 50 368 5799
We offer affordable accommodation in Hotel Bepop is a relaxed and modern Hotel Hiittenharju offers cosy accom- The unique Art Nouveau style building comfortable rooms near Kirjurinluoto. meeting place in the heart of the modation, delicious food and enjoyable has been providing hotel and restaurant We’re only a 10-minute walk from the city. Restaurant Tempo invites entertainment, and you can organise services in Yyteri for 100 years. A family NIITTYNIEMI COTTAGES SAHAKOSKI COTTAGE SCANDIC PORI city centre. We are open all year round. guests to enjoy Mediterranean conferences and functions there. Hotel hotel and the seaside villa Yyterin Villa cuisine alone or with friends. Hiittenharju is located in Harjavalta. Pyrylä present a beautiful sea view.
Niittyniementie 62, 29900 Merikarvia Koskikalliontie 10, 29720 Pori Itsenäisyydenkatu 41, 28100 Pori
www.niittyniemi.fi www.sahakoskenpirtti.fi www.scandichotels.fi/pori
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
+358 400 393 285 +358 500 635 163 +358 2 624 900
Niittyniemi Cottages provides year-round accom- An oasis in a peaceful wilderness but still easily Located in the centre of Pori, the modern ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL VAAKUNA PORI PLACE TO SLEEP PORIN PIKKUPARLAMENTTI PUROLOMAT CABIN HOLIDAYS modation on the shores of Merikarvianjoki river, accessible. The cottage and its smoke sauna are and comfortable Scandic Pori Hotel has a cosy known for its natural beauty, only a 30-minute available for rent for company events, parties atmosphere, excellent restaurant and versatile Gallen-Kallelankatu 7, 28100 Pori Yrjönkatu 19, 28100 Pori Hallituskatu 18 B Kuninkaantie 101, 29900 Merikarvia drive from the centre of Pori. In these well- or private use. You can either be self-reliant or conference facilities. The hotel, which also has www.sokoshotels.fi www.placetosleep.com www.pikkuparlamentti.fi www.purolomat.net [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] equipped cottages, you can enjoy the relaxing order comprehensive catering services and activi- earned the Nordic Eco Label, is close to shop- +358 29 004 2001 +358 50 598 3155 +358 50 357 9191 +358 41 466 6774 heat of a Finnish sauna and the calming glow of ties from us. The clear pond, effervescent rapids ping streets and major attractions, Kirjurinluoto Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna welcomes Our hotel in Pori is located in the city PikkuParlamentti offers high-quality Purolomat Cabin Holidays offers the fireplace. Fishing and many other activities and surrounding forests provide a wide range of Concert Park and the Pelle Hermanni park, a you to Pori! The hotel’s comfortable centre, in the immediate vicinity of shops accommodation for 1–4 people in Kivi- accommodation in seaside and riverside are naturally available. Ask us about camping opportunities. You can sleep in the main cottage, favourite among children. Excellent parking facil- rooms and range of services will ensure and restaurants. We offer comfortable Pori, a prestigious district of Pori, near cottages, as well as kayaking and SUP accommodation! a small log cabin, Soppi hut or a lean-to. ities both outdoors and in a garage. Free Wi-Fi. a successful stay. accommodation to business and leisure the Kokemäenjoki river. Come and enjoy boarding tours. travellers. your stay! 56 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 57
REPOLINNA HOUSE TORGET APARTHOTEL
Konttorinkatu 1, 28900 Pori Antinkatu 11, 28100 Pori Facebook: Reposaaren Kukka ja Lahjatavara www.torgethotel.fi [email protected] [email protected] +358 40 729 7264 +358 50 413 3212
Welcome to the atmospheric Repolinna Comfortable rooms are available for House, the former headquarters of business and leisure travellers, in a great a sawmill. An unforgettable destination location right by the Market Square. SIIKARANTA CAMPING YYTERI HOTEL & SPA YYTERI BEACH RESORT YYTERI RESORT & CAMPING for local residents and visitors alike. Breakfast is served on weekdays in Restaurant Päre next to the hotel.
Reposaaren maantie 1073, 28900 Pori Sipintie 1, 28840 Pori Hiekkarannantie 189, 28800 Pori Yyterinsantojentie 1, 28840 Pori
www.siikarantacamping.fi www.virkistyshotelli.fi www.yyteribeach.fi www.yytericamping.fi
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+358 2 638 4120 +358 2 628 5300 +358 44 727 2251 +358 20 719 9773
Siikaranta Camping is a natural camping site in Welcome to the most beautiful sandy beach in Yyteri Beach Resort means sun, sand and sea — Yyteri Resort offers accommodation all year VILLA MERENTUULI YYTERI GUESTHOUSE Reposaari, with accommodation available in cot- the Nordic region! Yyteri Hotel & Spa is located a unique resort in the heart of the idyllic sand round. We have 30 holiday cottages, 45 camp- tages as well as places for campervans, caravans at the heart of a unique national landscape, dunes of Yyteri beach. We are open every day site cottages for summer use, over 100 caravan Iso-Katava, Reposaari, 28900 Pori Yyterinsantojentie 10 A, 28840 Pori and tents. The rocky shores and open sea ensure Yyteri beach in Pori. Whether you are seeking of the year, in every season. We provide villa places with electricity and several tent sites. www.villamerentuuli.fi www.yyterinkievari.fi [email protected] [email protected] a memorable accommodation experience close to a vacation for your family, high-quality meeting accommodation for everyone, from those Activities are on offer for the whole family, from +358 40 867 8938 +358 2 638 3922 nature. On the terrace of the sauna on the shore, facilities or a grand setting for a celebration, we travelling alone to large families. mini-golf to ice swimming and bicycles to SUP Villa Merentuuli is located in the imme- Holiday and business accommodation in you can enjoy a tranquil summer evening watch- offer everything you are looking for. Our wide boards! Yyteri Resort is situated in the immedi- diate vicinity of Reposaari. The log cabin a tranquil guesthouse close to nature near ing the sunset. In the idyllic village of Reposaari, range of services and beautiful nature will ate vicinity of the sandy beach, 20 kilometres can accommodate 10–14 guests all year Yyteri beach. In the summer, guests can you’ll find excellent services and restaurants. guarantee you fall in love with Yyteri. from central Pori. round. The villa offers a great setting for also sleep in an old granary. Conference small parties and spending time together. and event space for about 60 people. 58 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 59
BORG KITCHEN & BAR PETTERI ROSENBOM’S BURGERHOUSE
Eetu Salinin Aukio 6, 28100 Pori Itsenäisyydenkatu 44, 28130 Pori www.ravintolaborg.fi www.poriin.fi [email protected] [email protected] +358 40 153 5640 +358 45 188 9922
Borg provides a touch of luxury for every- Burgers from premium ingredients cooked day life in the heart of Pori. We offer an on a charcoal grill as well as delicious exquisite setting and cater for all needs, wings. Also available for private events with service on the terrace or indoors, at PETTERI ROSENBOM’S STEAKHOUSE RESTAURANT ANDALUCIA RESTAURANT BUCCO RESTAURANT MERIMESTA and catering. Wolt deliveries. the bar or in the restaurant hall.
Siltapuistokatu 1, 28100 Pori Pohjoispuisto 4, 28100 Pori Hallituskatu 22, 28100 Pori Satamapolku 22, 28900 Pori
www.steakhouserosenbom.fi www.andalucia.fi www.bucco.fi www.merimesta.fi
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GASTRO PUB • BAR +358 45 176 7449 +358 2 641 2049 +358 2 622 6185 +358 10 328 9854
High-quality food is the mainstay of Petteri Restaurant Andalucia wishes you and your Restaurateur Jani Lehtinen’s restaurant inspired by Opened in 2001, Restaurant Merimesta is CAFE ANTON PORIN PAAHTIMO AND CAFÉ SOLO Rosenbom's Steakhouse. We prepare steaks in friends welcome to dine in a comfortable, Italian cuisine prepares the finest food from local all about the sea! Come enjoy our delicious Antinkatu 11, 28100 Pori a genuine charcoal oven that guarantees great high-quality restaurant. The restaurant, situated seasonal ingredients with a casual approach, com- high-quality cuisine and warm personal service Pohjoisranta 11, 28100 Pori www.cafeanton.com flavour to all kinds of dishes. Delicious flavours in a beautiful park setting in the centre of Pori, plemented by a unique wine offering. The atmo- right by the sea. The restaurant is surrounded www.cafesolo.fi [email protected] [email protected] are complemented by a wide selection of drinks, has been in operation for decades. Andalucia spheric restaurant provides magnificent views. In by the sea on three sides and the large windows +358 2 641 4144 +358 2 641 0377 including quality wines and champagne, and a is renowned for its steaks from high-quality addition to having capacity for about 100 cus- in the dining room reveal the changing scenery Cafe Anton is a cosy and atmospheric A café and terrace where you can fully bar and restaurant next to Pori’s Market great selection of brewery beers. Outside open- Finnish meat and its good service. The calm and tomers in the main dining room, the restaurant with the passing seasons. We are open all year enjoy the aroma of good coffee and Square. For 20 years, we have been serving ing hours, the restaurant caters for meetings discreet milieu provides a setting for everyday has a new high-quality room for conferences and round except January. learn about the roasting process when excellent food and drinks, while a range of and a range of functions by reservation. meals and special occasions. events for 80 people as well as separate cabinets. the equipment is running. Our lunch artists have entertained our guests. menu includes tasty salads and soups. 60 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 61
TAKE A LOOK AT PORI BRANDED PRODUCTS IN YRJÖNKATU 10 OUR ONLINE SHOP AT Yrjönkatu 10, 28100 Pori www.steakhouserosenbom.fi/yrjonkatu-10 SHOP.VISITPORI.FI [email protected] +358 44 302 1995
A bar with a nice atmosphere in the heart of Pori, right by the Market Square. A changing menu of delicious RESTAURANT RAATIHUONEEN KELLARI RESTAURANT SOFIA RESTAURANT TAMARIN cocktails created with passion and professionalism by friendly bartenders.
Hallituskatu 9, 28100 Pori Siltapuistokatu 2, 28100 Pori Siltapuistokatu 14, 28100 Pori
www.raatihuoneenkellari.fi www.amica.fi www.tamarin.fi
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
+358 2 633 4804 +358 2 633 0013 +358 2 529 9900
Restaurant Raatihuoneen Kellari is situated in Restaurant Sofia was opened in 1999 when Thai Restaurant Tamarin. A genuine taste the heart of the historic stone building district the old spinning mill on Siltapuistonkatu of Thailand! Our restaurant offers a wide of Pori, under the beautiful brick vaulted ceiling was converted into a versatile restaurant. and varied range of traditional Thai dishes. of the cellar of the Pori Town Hall, designed by Our restaurant in a historic setting In addition to our evening menu, we serve C.L. Engel and completed in 1841. The restaurant welcomes all friends of good food. a lunch buffet on weekdays, with a menu seats 110: 55 in the Main Hall, 30 in the Kannu that changes daily. The Late Lunch serves Hall and 25 in the Prikka Hall. The function busy customers after lunchtime. rooms upstairs are for 12 and 25 people. 62 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 63 A UNIQUE FASHION DEPARTMENT STORE WITH EXCELLENT SERVICE DISCOVER ANTTI AIRIO Eteläkauppatori 2, 28100 Pori www.anttiairio.fi [email protected] +358 2 633 2620 AND Our shop next Pori’s Market Square sells high-quality, original kitchen, interior decoration, baking and children’s items. Established in 1919. Antti Airio Oy makes your home perfect. EXPERIENCE Antinkatu 17, 28100 Pori www.ratsula.fi
Shopping, adventures, enjoying nature and +358 2 631 6500 culture. Whether you are on holiday on your Ratsula is a fashion department store known ASIANTUNTIJAKESKUS BEPOP own, with a friend or a group, Pori offers fun for its high-quality service and unique selection. and memorable experiences for everyone. Yrjönkatu 22, 28100 Pori Fashion and interior design products for the www.bepopkeskus.fi entire family on four floors. Professional sales [email protected] +358 44 714 1251 consultants are on hand to serve and guide you.
BEPOP is a centre of expertise in Pori, If necessary, the dressmakers on the second built in 1989 and bringing together floor will ensure that your garment fits per- leading specialists in their respective fields under one roof. fectly. There is only one Ratsula in Finland, and people come a long way to shop here. Welcome! © Jeremy Bishop / Unsplash Bishop © Jeremy 64 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 65 THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LADY OF THE HOUSE OF EURA
INFORMATION CENTRE OF PREHISTORY GALEAS IHANA KOIVUNIEMEN HERRAN MUUMAA PORI JAZZ
Eurantie 18, 27510 Eura Laitakarintie 345, 29100 Luvia Eteläinen Rantatie 591, 29900 Merikarvia www.porijazz.fi www.eura.fi/naurava www.ihana.fi www.koivuniemenherra.fi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +358 10 391 6000 +358 44 422 4826 +358 44 058 0600 +358 40 533 8057
It has been 50 years since the discovery of the grave of The smell of tar, flapping of sails, cresting This farm in Merikarvia is a great way to spend a The 54th Pori Jazz Festival will be held on the lady of the house of Eura and her entire rich burial whitecaps, creaking of the wooden hull, the summer day with children. The old family farm is 12–20 July 2019. As usual, the festival offers a site. The anniversary will be marked by a number of distant horizon, feeling removed from time and full of adventures — try jumping in hay and visit wide-ranging, high-quality programme, featuring events, including a prehistory seminar on 9 March, Viking place – that is sailing at its best. Step on board, the pirate chamber in the cellar. Your summer top names in rhythm music from Finland and Day on 4 May, the Into the Ancient Times event on 15–16 take the helm for a while, hoist the sails under day will also include the opportunity to milk a around the world. The unique milieu provides the crew’s guidance, climb up to the top of the cow and take hay to the sheep shed. You can an excellent setting for enjoying music and the June and much more. The Prehistoric Information Centre 23-metre mast to take in the view, or simply swim, row a boat or set up a picnic next to the company of friends. Pori Jazz Kids, a free-of- provides information on Eura’s rich ancient history and it relax on the deck. Book your sailing experience river. Fun rural experiences ranging from collect- charge event for the whole family, is arranged in also includes a shop where you can buy unique souvenirs. through the online store or call for more details! ing eggs to going for a drive in a tractor. connection with the festival. More information on the anniversary: eura.fi 66 shop or on board 30 minutes before departure. August. Tickets can be bought from our online and areJuly in available cruises Public wishes. Weable cruise. tailor according cruises to your and fully equipped for asafe and comfort- M/S Obelix (max.12passengers) are modern the M/SCharlotta (max.90passengers) and the countries, theRiver Kokemäenjoki. Our vessels, Cruises on thelargest river estuary in theNordic VESIBUSSIRISTEILYT RIVER CRUISESBYPORIN +358 400329831or +358445879700 [email protected] www.porinvesibussiristeilyt.fi Eteläranta 3,28100Pori
PORISPERE metal, will beon offer! music, from punk to pop and rap to heavy Kirjurinluotoin Park,Pori. varietyof wide A August in theenvirons of theLokkilava stage The Porispere Festival takes place on 2–4 +358 400621121 www.porispere.fi Kapellimestarinkatu, 28100Pori
© Toni Mailanen BSF R.F. SEGELFÖRENINGEN IBJÖRNEBORG– The Pavilion serves a soup lunch on weekends. house Sauna and its Loisto room for your event. historic the Light idyllicenvironment.an Book in event memorable a organise can you pavilion, setting for boating and sailing activities. Inthe location ideal providesMäntyluoto. This unique a and Kallon Paviljonki are located in Kallo, off the BSF,lighthouse sauna Kallon Loisto The home port of Finland's oldest sports club, +358 447336336 [email protected] www.bsf.fi Kallontie 26,28880Pori PORI TRAVELGUIDE2019 - Services KONTTI SECOND-HANDSHOP Cross's relief work in Finland and around theworld. to charity astheproceeds are donated to theRed household goods. Apurchase from us is adonation donated to us. Kontti sells clothes, furniture and purchasing second-hand items that have been Red Cross. Experience thejoy of special finds by Kontti is thesecond-hand shop run by theFinnish +358 407379148 Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: SPRKontti kontti.punainenristi.fi Paanakedonkatu 20,28100Pori 67 68 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 69 PORIKORTTELIT – ALL THINGS FASCINATING
ADVENTURE PARK HUIKEE SOKOS SATAKUNTA YYTERI GOLF
www.porikorttelit.fi Hiekkarannantie 189, 28800 Pori Liisankatu 2-4, 28100 Pori Karhuluodontie 85, 28840 Pori
[email protected] www.seikkailupuistohuikee.fi www.sokos.fi www.yyterigolf.fi
+358 44 241 8447 [email protected] Instagram: sokossatakunta [email protected] +358 44 971 6660 +358 2 9009 6300 +358 2 630 8320
Porikorttelit is a platform for interesting things. Enjoy rope climbing and Fatbike all-terrain biking At Sokos, good service means a comfortable and The real golf gem of the west coast is located It brings the city blocks of Pori to life through in the beautiful scenery of Yyteri. The rope track experience-rich shopping environment, premium close to the famous beach at Yyteri. 18 scenic numerous events ranging from small pop-ups to goes between trees at a height of 1–13 metres fashionable product range, friendly and expert fairways offer unique golf experiences for play- massive arenas that take over the entire city. and its total length is nearly 2 km. It consists of personnel and high-quality supplementary ser- ers of all levels. The beach dunes, beautiful pine Experts, specialty shops and the various parties 115 different challenges and you need to climb, vices, such as a wardrobe planning and beauty forests and several water hazards form a unique, slide and balance your way between the trees advice service. There is also an S-market Herkku incomparable golf course. Enjoy the immediate involved in culture and recreation in Pori keep while overcoming various obstacles. The track grocery shop and the comfortable cafeteria Cof- vicinity of the sea, fantastic fairways and quality the city blocks vibrant between the city’s many combines challenges, fun and nature by offering fee House. Our parking garage offers 2 hours of services with us. Welcome! events. This is where visitors can experience the a variety of challenges for the whole family. free parking with the use of a parking disk. unique atmosphere of “Bear City”. 70 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 71 LEINEPERI IRONWORKS
CAR RENTAL PORIN CITYCAR AVEC MARJA CAR RENTAL AVIS PORI PETER PAN FANTASY MUSICAL
Isolinnankatu 28, 28100 Pori Rengastie 10, 29250 Nakkila Lentoasemantie 1, 28500 Pori Pormestarinpolku 1, 28100 Pori www.porincitycar.fi www.avecmarja.fi www.avis.fi www.vihreateatteri.fi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +358 40 528 1345 +358 44 242 9222 +358 20 799 1248 +358 50 401 6295
The car rental service Porin Citycar is a Rent a kayak or try canoeing at the The Avis Pori car rental agency offers The fantastic adventures of Peter Pan, local private car rental agency. Our fleet Arantilankoski rapids. Guided canoeing rental vehicles to suit all needs, from as a fabulous and action-packed musical, includes passenger cars, vans, minibuses and hiking tours to many nature destina- private cars to minibuses. All of the at the Kirjurinluoto Summer Theatre. 26 and a range of accessories. Welcome! tions in Satakunta and apartment accom- cars are new and well-maintained. July–17 August 2019. modation at Tallitalo – Garage House. Pitkäjärventie 7, 29310 Leineperi www.leineperinruukki.fi
+358 400 135 190
This 1800s ironworks milieu in Ulvila, offers a TUULA PAASIAHO peaceful cultural environment where you can PHYSIOTHERAPISTS KALAFORNIA GOLF CENTRE KATOKO – DESIGN & LIFESTYLE MARINA MERILOKKI hear the sounds of the nearby rapids and the Harry Gullichsenintie 180, 28800 Pori Kalaforniantie, 28100 Pori Itäpuisto 5, 28100 Pori Paattikatu, Santunranta, 28900 Reposaari blacksmith’s hammer while visiting 10 artisan’s www.marinamerilokki.fi www.fysiopaasiaho.fi www.kalafornia.com www.katoko.fi workshops and exhibitions. You will be met by the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +358 2 648 2400 +358 2 630 3888 +358 44 052 8656 +358 2 638 4046 aroma of freshly baked bread in the unique iron-
Physiotherapist services in central Pori Golf Club / Kalafornia features Katoko is a design and lifestyle shop A sheltered full-service guest harbour works café and restaurant. The ironworks is open Pihlava provided by five physiotherapists. three different golf courses: full-length in central Pori. Our online shop serves in Reposaari. 24-hour fuel service via a during the summer season from May to August Physiotherapy, massage, kinesio taping, 18-hole and 9-hole courses, a Par 3 customers around the world. card-operated automatic pump. Sauna, myofascial therapy and acupuncture. course (9 holes), an exercise area, foot showers, a campfire and barbecue shel- and for special events throughout the year. golf course and full golf course services. ter, a sunny seaside terrace and a café. Group bookings are also accepted all year round. 72 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 Services 73 PORIN PUUVILLA – A RED BRICK SHOPPING CENTRE OHJELMAMESTARIT / YYTERI VIEWING TOWER PORI PENTECOSTAL CHURCH BOWLING 4 YOU PORI PORIN LINJAT OY
Santojentie 4, 28840 Pori Itsenäisyydenkatu 9, 28100, Pori Puinnintie 4, 28360 Pori Yrjönkatu 6 B, 28100 Pori www.ohjelmamestarit.fi www.porinhelluntaiseurakunta.fi www.bowling4you.fi www.porinlinjat.fi [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +358 2 633 3029 +358 2 633 1213 +358 2 631 6600 +358 44 701 2933
The Yyteri area is this company’s home Events: Bowling 4 You is a diverse bowling alley There’s a lot to see and do in Pori. Many field. The surrounding nature and unique Parasta Poriin event 9–11 August 2019. for the whole family. We offer fun and of the city’s destinations can be reached sand dunes provide an excellent setting Welcome! activities for everyone, from the youngest via local buses. The staff at our ticket for sports and fun experiences in nature. family members to experienced bowlers. office in Porina will be happy to help A full-service bowling alley with 16 lanes. you plan your excursions. Siltapuistokatu 14, 28100 Pori
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Puuvilla is the unique combination of a historic PORI SINFONIETTA PORI THEATRE TAITO SHOP PORI VISIT PYHÄJÄRVISEUTU cultural setting and a modern shopping cen- tre. It is the most attractive centre for retail, www.pori.fi/sinfonietta Hallituskatu 14, 28100 Pori Itäpuisto 13, 28100 Pori Luvalahdentie 1, 27500 Kauttua [email protected] www.porinteatteri.fi www.visitpyhajarviseutu.fi services, education, events, culture and, in the www.taitosatakunta.fi/taitoshop Facebook: PoriSinfonietta [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] future, even housing in the Satakunta region. +358 2 634 4840 +358 44 383 4900 +358 44 984 0799
Close to the centre of Pori, Puuvilla is the larg- Pori Sinfonietta is the city’s own sym- The most beautiful theatre in Finland We also stock Finnish handicrafts Discover versatile waterways and Alvar est shopping centre in Satakunta. It provides phony orchestra that has been active hosts musicals, drama, comedy and and products by small-scale industries. Aalto’s architecture around Pyhäjärvi. since 1938. It performs almost every children's plays. We offer our customers handicraft The region’s rich prehistory and captivat- customers with more than 60 shops and 2,000 week, either with the full orchestra or courses as well as an opportunity ing natural treasures provide memorable free parking spaces. in smaller chamber music performances. to try loom weaving. experiences for all of your senses! 74 PORI TRAVEL GUIDE 2019 75
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A HANHIPUISTO PARK DISTANCES CITY CENTRE C Stockholm 315 km KIRJURINLUODONTIE 500 m Helsinki 242 km B
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VALAJANKATU T Turku 138 km A N A R B N POHJOISRANTA JA Tampere 115 km PA NE C KO PUUVILLA SHOPPING CENTRE Vaasa 193 km Oulu 511 km E M Ä E N J O K I D O K SATAKUNTA MUSEUM Rauma 51 km KARJARANNANTIE K E D ETELÄRANTA HALLITUSKATU 4 6 2 1 E F G PORI ART MUSEUM CONNECTIONS
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