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Things to see in Porvoo (Finland): 11 places and when to go
Porvoo is a town in Finland, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Temples (4), History (3), Food and drink (2). The best known are Porvoo Cathedral, Sibbesborg and Haikko Manor. 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 35 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 60.4004, 25.666
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (4) · History (3) · Food and drink (2) · Nature (1) · Museums and art (1) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 40 km as the crow flies
What to see in Porvoo
The places in and around Porvoo, 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.
- Porvoo CathedralCathedral in Porvoo, Finland573 m
- SibbesborgWas a medieval castle in Sipoo, Finland23 km
- Haikko ManorManor and hotel in Porvoo, Finland5.9 km
- Borgå FiladelfiaförsamlingTemples688 m
- PostimäkiMuseum7.9 km
- Vålax PingstförsamlingTemples15 km
- Porvoon helluntaiseurakuntaTemples678 m
- Kerkkoon Panomiehet OyBrewery6.5 km
- Porvoo SkiSki resort1.9 km
- Sannäsin KartanoHistory7.5 km
- Vanhan Porvoon PanimoBrewery610 m
When to go to Porvoo
The best time to visit Porvoo 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 time6:14
- FebBest time8:44
- MarBest time11:20
- AprPossible14:16
- MayPossible16:54
- JunBest time18:35
- JulBest time17:51
- AugBest time15:25
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:41
- NovBetter not6:59
- DecBest time5:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 25. In January, 11 of the 11 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 Porvoo
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 40 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
- Pernaja10 places21 km
- Pukkila6 places28 km
- Järvenpää17 places33 km
- Lapinjärvi12 places38 km
- Helsinki123 places47 km
- Askola12 places51 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Porvoo?
The best known: Porvoo Cathedral, Sibbesborg, Haikko Manor, Borgå Filadelfiaförsamling, Postimäki. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Porvoo?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 25.
How do you get to Porvoo?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Porvoo as the destination and these 11 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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