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Things to see in Pori (Finland): 16 places and when to go
Pori is a town in Finland with around 77,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Temples (9), Architecture (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Central Pori Church, Säppi Lighthouse and Kallo Lighthouse. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 5 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 61.4789, 21.7749
- Population
- About 77,000
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (9) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · Food and drink (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 216 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pori
The places in and around Pori, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Central Pori ChurchChurch building in Pori, Finland1.8 km
- Säppi LighthouseLighthouse in Finland23 km
- Kallo LighthouseLighthouse in Finland21 km
- Luvia ChurchChurch building in Eurajoki, Finland15 km
- Nakkila ChurchChurch building in Nakkila, Finland17 km
- Noormarkku ChurchChurch building in Pori, Finland14 km
- Reposaari ChurchChurch building in Pori, Finland22 km
- St. Olaf's Church, UlvilaChurch building in Ulvila, Finland6.9 km
- Pomarkku ChurchChurch building in Pomarkku, Finland27 km
- Rosenlew MuseumMuseum in Pori, Finland2.3 km
- Pihlava ChurchChurch building in Pori, Finland13 km
- Pomarkku Old ChurchChurch building in Pomarkku, Finland27 km
- PirunpesäCave in Pori, Finland12 km
- Panimoravintola Beer Hunter'sFinnish microbrewery restaurant1.4 km
- HavulinnaHistory14 km
- Reitti Satakunta - PirkanmaaHiking15 km
When to go to Pori
The best time to visit Pori is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:54
- FebBest time8:34
- MarBest time11:18
- AprPossible14:22
- MayPossible17:10
- JunBest time18:59
- JulBest time18:12
- AugBest time15:35
- SepBest time12:33
- OctPossible9:35
- NovBetter not6:42
- DecBest time5:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 5 h. In June, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pori
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 216 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kokemäki6 places40 km
- Rauma14 places41 km
- Huittinen5 places60 km
- Sastamala11 places62 km
- Uusikaupunki14 places72 km
- Ikaalinen6 places79 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pori?
The best known: Central Pori Church, Säppi Lighthouse, Kallo Lighthouse, Luvia Church, Nakkila Church. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pori?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 5 h.
How do you get to Pori?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 216 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pori as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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