Beyond Helsinki
Porvoo: the back story
The back story
About Porvoo: the back story
Porvoo, east of Helsinki, is known for the red storehouses along its river and the wooden houses of its old town around the cathedral. Visit Porvoo describes it as one of Finland’s food capitals, with a MICHELIN restaurant and Finland’s oldest still-operating confectionery factory.
The old town
The red storehouses line the river; behind them, cobbled lanes of wooden houses climb to the cathedral.
Eating
Gabriel 1763 is in the old town; Visit Porvoo lists the town’s cafés and restaurants.
Walk the riverbank first, then climb to the cathedral.
Our advice: go on a weekday, when the old town is quieter.
Why it's on our list
- The old town
- Eating
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Porvoo: the back story before you go.