Best Shopping in Porvoo (2026)

The two main Old Town streets, Jokikatu (River Street) and Välikatu (Between Street), are among the oldest in Finland and the heart of Porvoo shopping. They're lined with small independent shops selling Finnish design, locally made handicraft, interior pieces and souvenirs, with a more original, artisan selection than you'll find on Helsinki's Esplanade. The pleasure is browsing door to door, the streets themselves are the shopping experience.

The Old Town shop of the Brunberg chocolatier, making sweets in Porvoo since 1871, is a stop in its own right: chocolate, truffles and the famous soft liquorice and chocolate kisses, all produced in the town. It's affordable, local and beloved, the easiest gift or treat to take home from Porvoo, and a slice of the town's heritage you can actually taste.

A treasure box of a shop on Jokikatu selling Finnish design from past decades, vintage art and dishes, and antiques, exactly the kind of characterful find that makes Old Town browsing worthwhile. For anyone who loves mid-century Finnish glass and ceramics or just enjoys a good rummage, it's one of the most rewarding doors to open on the street. Prices range widely, so there's something for browsers and serious collectors alike.

A charming little spot on Jokikatu that doubles as a sweet store and a vintage boutique, with an eclectic mix of home decor, gifts and one-off finds. It captures the playful, independent spirit of Porvoo retail, part candy, part curiosities, and it's the sort of place you go in for a look and come out with something you didn't know you wanted. A fun, affordable browse between the bigger draws.