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Watch the cherry trees blossom at the Hanhiluoto
The birthdays of Pori National Urban Park have traditionally been celebrated by planting cherry trees in the Hanhiluoto area of Kirjurinluoto or at the mouth of the Portal Tunnel at the Travel Centre. This spring, trees will be planted in the Hanhiluoto, as the National Urban Park turns 23 on 6 May.
Yyteri is again awarded an international environmental certificate as the only beach in Finland!
Yyter Beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag certificate in the category of swimming beaches. The certificate is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE international), the world's largest environmental education organisation. To be awarded the certificate, a participant must meet and maintain strict criteria relating to the environment, safety and accessibility.
Teemu Muurimäki’s bespoke fashion at Satakunta Museum - exhibition opens on Saturday 26 April
An exhibition focusing on the career and bespoke garments of fashion artist Teemu Muurimäki will open at Satakunta Museum on Saturday 26 April. The exhibition presents nearly 60 stunning unique bespoke garments and takes the visitor on a journey to the heart of Finnish high fashion. This is the first exhibition to showcase Muurimäki's work on a large scale, and it will take place in his hometown of Pori.
Pori is a super destination for cultural tourists
Pori is a cultural tourist's dream destination, with a vibrant cultural life offering museums, exhibitions and stunning architecture. With Teemu Muurimäki's gown exhibition at the Satakunta Museum as the highlight of 2025, now is the time, if ever there was one, to experience Pori's vibrant culture on the spot. From the beginning of 2025, all under-18s and students will have free access to Pori's museums, and there's plenty to see for all ages. Welcome to Pori's diverse cultural attractions!
Construction of the year-round swimming area at Kirjurinluoto has started
The construction of a year-round bathing area at the Kirjurinluoto sauna has started. The excavation and embankment works for the bathing area are scheduled to be completed by the beginning of May, after which the beach will be cleared for the construction of the sauna. The swimming area is currently a construction site, so please exercise caution in its vicinity. The work on the bathing area, which was put out to tender by the City of Pori, will be carried out by Reittitiimi Oy.
Listen to birdsong and take part in monitoring the spring migration of birds on Pori's nature trails
The City of Pori is participating in a bird monitoring project at the University of Jyväskylä, using the Migration Birds Spring app developed by the university. The free app identifies bird species based on the sound recording and offers users the opportunity to participate in citizen science. So join the migratory bird monitoring, and record the bird songs you hear!
Satakunta Winter Classic was a success by all measures
The Satakunta Winter Classic, organized by Rauman Lukko and Porin Ässät in January at the Pori artificial ice rink, was a significant success. The event reflected the long-term goals of the clubs, generated a profit, and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from various target groups.