Activities and experiences
Porvoo is mostly pure nature. Fields, forests, lakes, rivers and archipelago with hundreds of islands. Choosing what to do may be the hardest part so here are a few tips to get you started!
Nature
Porvoo’s centre opens up to a national urban park, in which beautiful views and natural attractions are available for everyone by foot, bike or paddling on a SUP board. In winter, you can go cross-country skiing, ice-fishing or downhill skiing.
The purpose of national urban parks is to preserve urban nature and built cultural environments so that they form a comprehensive, integrated whole. The national urban park in Porvoo was established in 2010 and it extends approximately 10 km south from Old Porvoo, via the river estuary to the archipelago, as well as 8 km east.
You get around in the park using streets, walkways and biking routes, pavements and nature walks and by paddling and boating on the river and sea.
Archipelago
The sea in Porvoo starts at the Porvoonjoki river estuary and continues well into the outer archipelago. In the river delta, the sea means shallow water, with wind rustling in the reeds and internationally acknowledged bird reserves, and the national urban park. Next come the islands with forests, people and life. Farther out, there is the horizon and rocky islets.
Suggestions for activities in the national urban park
Porvoo's centre opens up to a national urban park, with beautiful views and natural attractions available for everyone.