Insider's guide to Porvoo

Destination Specialist

March 6th

Visiting Porvoo? This small Finnish coastal town is a world of its own. Signified by its pebble stone roads and red shore houses, Porvoo Old Town breaths the atmosphere of the old days.

Porvoo can be visited on a day trip or overnight stay from Helsinki. It is one of the six medieval towns in Finland, first mentioned as a city in texts from the 14th century. Our guests enjoy an arranged visit by ferry to this idyllic Old town. Porvoo steals your heart and the shops, cafés and restaurants treats all your senses.

Stay: Runo Hotel Porvoo

Nestled in the heart of Porvoo Old Town, Runo Hotel Porvoo is a luxurious boutique hotel that seamlessly blends historical charm with modern elegance. The hotel, housed in a beautifully restored Art Nouveau building from 1912, offers 56 uniquely designed rooms that provide a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a lounge, restaurant, bar, and a unique attic sauna and spa section. The hotel's design thoughtfully combines Finnish and Nordic elements with high-quality natural materials, creating a harmonious and inviting environment. Whether you're visiting for leisure or business, Runo Hotel Porvoo promises an unforgettable experience with its exceptional service and attention to details.

Explore: Old Town of Porvoo

Signified by its pebble stone roads and red shore houses, Porvoo Old Town breaths the atmosphere of the old days. Small shops and cafés for you to explore line the streets Jokikatu and Välikatu. In the side streets and lanes it's easy to take a step back in time and forget the modern world. The small idyllic parks and sleepy cobbled streets among the houses entice the visitors to linger and reflect on the past. Old Porvoo and the Cathedral

Eat: Nordic Cuisine and International Flavours

Porvoo's culinary scene is a delightful mix of Nordic cuisine, farm-to-table dining, charming cafés, and international flavors. From the seasonal menus at Bistro Sinne to the rustic charm of Bosgård Organic Farm, and the cozy atmosphere of local cafés like Aatos Café, there's something for every palate. Fine dining options and craft beverages, such as those at Porvoon Paahtimo Bar & Café, further enrich the gastronomic experience in this picturesque town. Marcela Fae - Fotostrasse

Visit: Runeberg´s home

This large, yellow-painted wooden house in the part of Porvoo where architecture in the so-called Empire variant of Neoclassical dominates was the home of the poet J.L. Runeberg - who composed the words of the Finnish national anthem - and his family for a quarter of a century. The house and its surroundings give an interesting picture of housing and life in the mid-19th century. It is Finland's oldest home museum, opened to the public in 1882.