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TRAVELLER TYPES THINGS TO DO MAPS 4–11 12–17 12, 22 #VISITYYTERI 2 3 IT’S UNBELIEVABLE BUT TRUE YYTERI TRAVEL GUIDE I/2019 FIND PARADISE ON TRAVELLER TYPES THINGS TO DO NATURE LOVER • Do you believe that nature DAY TRIP • Relax on the beach, feel the forces is impermanent, yet eternal – vulnerable, 4 of nature in Kallo and wrap up your day by 12 EARTH IN PORI’S but always bigger than us? Let’s hug. experiencing the unique village of Reposaari. FAMILY ADVENTURER • Have you decided that your KALLO & UNILUOTO • Do you want to take YYTERI BEACH children will remember you as a curiousContents adventurer 6 in the roar of the sea, or do you long for 14 and an educating traveller? You deserve a medal. the mysterious calm of the open water? The sands of Yyteri beach invite you to enjoy you feel welcome, the romantic rocky shores ARCHIPELAGO ROAD & AHLAINEN • Sometimes life in a way that usually requires you to travel of Kallo bring tears of joy to the eyes of even the journey is more amazing than the destination. 15 thousands of kilometres. Yyteri is a one-of- the most cynical visitor, and it’s impossible On this road, they are both magnificent. a-kind destination that offers opportunities to drive through Ahlainen without being © for fun in the sun around sand dunes that enchanted by its charming parish village. A n s s REPOSAARI • A band from Pori had a big hit i are protected under the Natura programme. K o s k about walking to an abandoned house, but rather in e The wonders of Yyteri extend beyond the n 16 Yyteri’s unique nature and excellent services take a stroll down the streets of Reposaari. provide activities all year round. When it shoreline. In the Bothnian Sea National Park, comes to Yyteri, the word paradise is not an you can explore fascinating outer islands such exaggeration. as Säppi, Iso-Enskeri and Munakari. The forces ACTION HERO • Reading a book by the fireplace BOTHNIAN SEA NATIONAL PARK • 90,000 hectares of protected waters of nature in the open sea and the rocky outer is not for you? At least not until you’ve had your 8 17 rush of adrenaline and soaked your tracksuit. invite you to go on an adventure. While the main beach at Yyteri is off limits archipelago with sea buckthorn shrubs and to pets, the dog beach located between flowering coastal meadows instantly transport Mäntyluoto and Karhuluoto (see the map on HEDONIST • You know what matters most in life, p. 22) welcomes all visitors — furry or otherwise! you to a different world. so you invest in yourself – every idle moment is 10 a new journey into the heart of relaxation. Yyteri is different things for different people, SERVICES 18–21 At six kilometres in length, Yyteri is the but there is one experience that is common finest beach in the Nordic region. It is also to every visitor: in Yyteri, you will discover much more, as the Yyteri area also includes your nature. Reposaari, Kallo and Ahlainen and the GetMAPS inspired! 12, 22 picturesque scenery between them. The Psst! Follow these Y signs to page 12 to stay village community of Reposaari always makes on the map. © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi DID YOU KNOW? Get inspired by the Yyteri experiences of legendary thinkers, including Genghis Khan, Catherine the Great and Plato: visityyteri.fi/en Share your experiences by using the hashtag #visityyteri Brochure published by: Visit Pori Oy • Design and layout: Staart • Photos: Visit Pori archive unless otherwise stated • Print: Plusprint • Paper: MultiOffset 170 g / 120 g • We reserve the right to make changes. 4 NATURE LOVER 5 The flora and fauna of pristine © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi “A girl needs to put on nature make your heart flutter. some hiking boots and head Your treasure maps lead you to for the countryside to get a well-earned reset.” nesting places and the rewards you FULL STORY: VISITYYTERI.FI/EN DO YOU KNOW HER? seek for your efforts are memories MARIE ANTOINETTE (1755–1793) that can’t be produced in factories. QUEEN OF FRANCE If you and nature are a match, Yyteri is your kissing booth. FALL IN LOVE WITH YYTERI AND IT FALLS IN LOVE WITH YOU YOUR DAY OF MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES Start your morning by watching nature awaken to the new day. What’s the weather like today? What birds can you spot with your binoculars? What plants do you see on your morning walk? Every day is a new adventure. Spend the daytime hours walking through forests or climb up to a nature observation tower for a new Shh... perspective. Stop at a campfire spot to eat lunch on the go. In the winter, you can ski instead of walking. As the sun sets, the world grows darker, but Mailanen © Toni © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi nature is still full of life. Feast your eyes on the starry sky over the sea or spend a nightless night / Unpslah Bishop © Jeremy with your toes in the soft sand of Yyteri beach. These exquisite NATURE OBSERVATION TOWERS GO PADDLEBOARDING SPOT AN OWL ON A BIRD WALK KISSES ON THE ROCKS HIT THE DUNES ON A FATBIKE I nature destinations www.visitpori.fi/en/luontotornit www.visitpori.fi/en/surfkeskus www.visitpori.fi/en/luontotornit www.visitpori.fi/en/kallo www.visitpori.fi/en/huikee in Yyterinniemi won’t More than a dozen nature observation Yyteri beach looks great from the Perk up your ears and head out to the Be careful when you’re hopping across Biking on the beach? Why not? Hop towers give you a fresh perspective on sea. One rewarding way to take in forests of Yyteri. The hooting of the the rocky shores of Kallo. Be especially on the saddle of this feat of human leave anyone cold the life of our winged friends. Start the Bothnian Sea is to go stand up owls is music to your ears and, if you’re cautious if you decide to act like an ingenuity to enjoy a ride across any kind from the Sannannokka tower, for paddleboarding at your own speed. lucky, you might even see an owl with ibex during breeding season. You can’t of terrain, from the soft sands to the example, and move on to the others You can also go canoeing or try your very own eyes. Be sensitive to avoid feeling romantic on these sea- uneven trails in the forests. Contact at your own speed. your hand at fishing. nature and it will be sensitive to you. kissed rocks, as you enjoy the view. Adventure Park Huikee to rent a fatbike. 6 FAMILY ADVENTURER 7 Looking to improve your ranking © Toni Mailanen © Toni “Hey, bro! Such a cool place. on the list of the world’s best True outdoor paradise. parents? Earn major points by These words come straight from my heart. Peace & out!” bringing your kids to Yyteri for FULL STORY: VISITYYTERI.FI/EN DO YOU KNOW HIM? an adventure. When you see your GENGHIS KHAN (1162–1227) children get new experiences, MONGOLIAN HIPSTER laugh and enjoy life, you forget the worries of adult life. AN ADVENTURE FOR A WHOLE FAMILY STARTS OFF FROM YYTERI THE MOST FUN DAY YOU’VE EVER HAD A family trip can turn into a kamikaze flight if you let your blood sugar drop too low, so it’s best to start your day with a big breakfast or a nice outdoor picnic. Then you can hit the beach. The sand will tell you what to do. During the day, you can go bonkers at the play area by the beach or test your limits in the climbing park. You could also go horseback riding or find out what a water trampoline is all about. Later in the evening, you can have a nice © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi relaxing barbecue or play a round of minigolf. As an experienced family adventurer, you know how to tire out the kids so you can enjoy the sunset with your better half. © Antti Mäkelä © Antti © Toni Mailanen © Toni Koskinen © Anssi There’s so much to ADVENTURE PARK HUIKEE I YYTERI BEACH REPOSAARI FORTRESS PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL A ANGRY BIRDS PLAY PARK A do, but you should www.visitpori.fi/en/huikee www.visityyteri.fi/en www.visitpori.fi/en/reposaari www.visitpori.fi/en/yytericamping www.visitpori.fi/en/yytericamping at least check out At Adventure Park Huikee, you can Visiting during the winter? Whereas in Tickle your imagination by going on an The pedal cars available at Yyteri Resort The little ones just love Angry Birds. But traverse an exhilarating rope track the summer you could build a sand adventure around the structures of & Camping are a fun way to go from there’s also a minigolf course and a water these five spots wearing appropriate safety gear. There castle that rivals the Sagrada Família, Reposaari fortress. Even if your children point A to point B in the summer. Riding trampoline nearby if your tweenager with your family are routes for every skill level. Previous in the winter season you can go sledging aren’t ready to learn about the darker is fun and gives you a good workout, but decides that a slide adorned by a green experience isn’t required, but adven- or build a snowman. The beach is the side of human nature, the fortress is still you’d better steer clear of the mythical pig is not the thing anymore.