Porvoo Old Town, A serene haven of timeless charm

FI 06101 Porvoo

The town is peaceful and warm

4.3

Introduction

Porvoo is located about 50 kilometers from the Finnish capital Helsinki, and can be reached within an hour. It is one of Finland's six medieval towns and the first "town" recognized in Finland. The city was established in 1346 and witnessed Finland's history being alternately occupied by Sweden and Russia. In Porvoo, there is also a palace left by the Russian Tsar, which is worth seeing. The town's name comes from the Porvoonjoki River, and the red wooden houses are arranged along the riverbank, making it a popular candidate for the World Heritage Site. The city center is dominated by a cathedral with a medieval stone slab inside, which was destroyed in a fire in 2006 but still exists. The official Chinese website of Porvoo is http://www.porvoo.fi/boerwo-huan-ying-ni and the official Chinese WeChat account is VisitPorvoo.

Address

FI 06101 Porvoo

Transportation

Take the train from the central station (only available on the eve of Christmas), and arrive in 40 minutes; take the long-distance bus from Kamppi center and arrive in 40 minutes; the round-trip ticket for adults costs around 15 euros.

Phone +358 40 489 9801

Website http://www.porvoo.fi/en