Alkrog
in Porvoo of Uusimaa, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.379 and 25.629 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 22' 45" and E 25° 37' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:15 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:37 am and 3:30 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Alkrog

Alkrog in Porvoo (Uusimaa) is located in Finland about 28 mi (or 45 km) north-east of Helsinki, the country's capital.

Local time in Alkrog is now 09:15 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Alkrog, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Finland is Helsinki Malmi Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Finland is Fortress of Suomenlinna in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), South-West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Porvoo, Askola, Pornainen, Pukkila and Nickby. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -2°C / 29 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature -2°C / 28 °F
Night Temperature -2°C / 28 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 985 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

0°C (33 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Rain and snow, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Haikko Manor & Spa

Address
1,8 mi
Haikkoontie 114
06400 Porvoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Seurahovi

Address
1,6 mi
Rauhankatu 27
06100 Porvoo
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Helsinki Porvoo osa 00

Published: June 19, 2014
Length: 21:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jyrki Längman

Lättähattu (Moottorivaunu) Helsingissä ja Porvoossa Lättähattu (motorvagn) i Helsingfors och Borgå Lättähattu (Power car) in Helsinki and Porvoo.


Eldsvåda på Borgmästargatan i Borgå / Porvoo, Finland 20.09.2013

Published: September 20, 2013
Length: 34:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pargasit

Det brann i ett höghus på Borgmästargatan i Näse, Borgå, det var stor utryckning med massor av brandbilar samt ambulanser och poliser. Det hade tagit eld i en soffa i lägenheten, brandmänne...


Steam Locomotive at Porvoo (Finland)

Published: August 11, 2008
Length: 06:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: aboturku

Steam locomotive at Porvoo.


Thunderstorm Ukkosmyrsky 8.8.2010 Porvoo Finland 1/2

Published: August 13, 2010
Length: 08:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tomppi73

Thuderstorm in Porvoo Finland.Ukkosmyrsky Porvoossa.


Fireworks - Fyrverkeri - Ilotulitus. Borgå / Porvoo, Finland

Published: November 23, 2013
Length: 48:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pargasit

Fyrverkeri vid S-market i Borgå 23.11.2013.


Funny dachshund #1 (taxen Dalton). Porvoo, Finland 10.09.2011

Published: September 14, 2011
Length: 49:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: pargasit

Den strävhåriga taxen Dalton har varit ute och blivit smutsig och har därför hamnat i duschen. Efter duschen försöker han torka sej genom att rulla runt i vår säng. Ett andra videoklipp...


GoPro attached to a chest harness (walking in Porvoo, Finland)

Published: February 05, 2014
Length: 03:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kuopassa

This video was filmed early in the morning here in Porvoo, Finland. It was so early that most people were sleeping after a long day of drinking. Around here it's an unwritten rule that if alcohol...


Playing Heroes & Generals (defending the village against American assault)

Published: January 11, 2014
Length: 16:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kuopassa

There was a nice little description written for you. That disappeared as this thingy didn't apparently save it. Luckily the timetable is intact and can be seen under this text. Please check...


Porvoo museum trains

Published: October 21, 2012
Length: 26:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ninjaguardian

Old Porvoo railway line has been discontinued..... But museum trains are left and they have own rides. On summer time starts ride from Kerava and Porvoo. This video shows scenes on old Porvoo...


Thunderstorm Ukkosmyrsky 8.8.2010 Porvoo Finland 2/2

Published: August 14, 2010
Length: 41:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tomppi73

Thuderstorm in Porvoo Finland.Ukkosmyrsky Porvoossa.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Diet of Porvoo

The Diet of Porvoo (Finnish Porvoon maapäivät, or unhistorically Porvoon valtiopäivät; Swedish Borgå landtdag), was the summoned legislative assembly to establish the Grand Principality of Finland in 1809 and the heir of the powers of the Swedish Riksdag of the Estates. The session of the Diet lasted from January to July 1809.

Located at 60.4, 25.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Historical legislatures, History of Finland, Porvoo, Finnish War, Grand Duchy of Finland, Parliament of Finland, 1809 in Finland

Kråkö

Kråkö is a small island in Porvoo (Borgå in Swedish) in Finland. There is a primary school for Swedish-speaking children on the island and a voluntary fire station. There used to be a few shops and a cafeteria. However these closed down in the late 1990s. There is a museum of boatbuilding, reflecting the islanders' main industry during the 19th and 20th centuries. The population was, until recent times, almost unilingually Swedish-speaking.

Located at 60.35, 25.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Finnish islands in the Baltic

Porvoo Cathedral

Porvoo cathedral is a cathedral in Porvoo, Finland. It was built in the 15th century, although the oldest parts date from the 13th century. It is used by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and is the seat of the Diocese of Borgå, Finland's Swedish-speaking diocese. The cathedral is also used for services by the Porvoo Finnish-speaking parish, which is administratively part of the Diocese of Helsinki.

Located at 60.3972, 25.6575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cathedrals in Finland, Lutheran cathedrals, 15th-century architecture, Porvoo, Gothic architecture in Finland, Buildings and structures in Uusimaa, Visitor attractions in Uusimaa, Places of worship destroyed by arson

Porvoonjoki

Porvoonjoki (Porvoo River, Borgå å in Swedish) is a small river in Finland. The Mediaeval town of Porvoo is situated in the river delta.

Located at 60.3833, 25.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Finland, Baltic Sea NE basins

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Gammelbacka: Porvoo − Borgå, Hamari, Gammelbacka (source)

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Porvoo: central square − City, Porvoo (source)

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Porvoo: Tie 7, Porvoo (source)

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Porvoo: Tie 7 − Skarpens, Porvoo (source)

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