Pori / Björneborg
The city of Pori (Swedish: Björneborg) lies in southwestern Finland on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. Founded in 1558, the city is now 20 kilometers from the coast, even though each time it was rebuilt after being destroyed, it was moved closer to the shore. This is due to the land uplift that is still taking place there following the last Ice Age. Pori lies at the mouth of the Kokemäenjoki River. Off the coast of Pori is a popular holiday area with a deeply indented rocky shoreline and numerous islands.
Pori am Bottnischen Meerbusen der Ostsee in Finnland
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Places to see in Pori
Pori’s town hall was built in the 19th century by the renowned Finnish architect Carl-Ludwig Engel, whose work can be seen in many Finnish cities, including Helsinki. Pori is known for the annual international jazz festival held on the island of Kirjurinluoto. The open-air stage there also hosts other major events. It is part of a large leisure park for the whole family, with a swimming area, a small animal enclosure and spacious playgrounds.
Holidays in and around Pori
One of Finland’s most popular holiday destinations is the Yyteri peninsula in the Gulf of Bothnia, just off the city of Pori. It is also home to one of Finland’s rare sandy beaches. At six kilometers long, it offers a particularly appealing spot for a Baltic Sea holiday amid the archipelago. All kinds of water sports are also a major attraction in and around Pori.
Accommodation for a Baltic Sea holiday
A variety of holiday accommodation options await visitors in and around Pori. In addition to hotels, the many guests are particularly drawn to holiday homes, apartments and a very comfortable campsite on the Yyteri peninsula. Yyteri also offers an extensive wellness program. Thanks to its varied surroundings, numerous attractions and easy access by road, rail and air, Pori, on Finland’s southwestern coast along the Gulf of Bothnia, is one of the most popular Baltic Sea holiday destinations in Finland.
