Gammelbacka
in Porvoo of Uusimaa, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.373 and 25.638 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 22' 23" and E 25° 38' 17"
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: 10:13 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:59 am and 9:28 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: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Gammelbacka

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

Current time in Gammelbacka is now 10:13 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Gammelbacka, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Finland is Helsinki Malmi Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), 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. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, 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: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 30% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Monday, 6th of May 2024

8°C (47 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

8°C (46 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Haikko Manor & Spa

Address
1,5 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
1,7 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

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

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...


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.


Porvoo, Emäsalo VOR-DME (PVO) HD

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 08:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FinRadar

Name: Porvoo VOR-DME Identifier: PVO (.--. ...- ---) Frequency: 112.800 MHz Location: 60.294399 | 60 17.663956 N | N60 17 39, 25.588499 | 25 35.309944 E | E025 35 18, 121 ft / 37 m MSL Intended...


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...


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.


Hamarin Saaristoajot 2014

Published: February 22, 2014
Length: 00:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: porvoolainen

Helmikuun viimeisestä lauantaista on kehkeytynyt Hamarilaisille juhlallinen mopoilupäivä. Kovana mopoilumiehenä tunnetun koomikon Juha Laitilan ideasta ensi kertaa vuonna 2003 järjestetyt...


Hamari

Published: January 23, 2011
Length: 59:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zzleepingpike


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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

capture of the webcam Gammelbacka: Porvoo − Borgå, Hamari

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

capture of the webcam Porvoo: central square − City

Porvoo: central square − City, Porvoo (source)

capture of the webcam Porvoo: Tie 7

Porvoo: Tie 7, Porvoo (source)

capture of the webcam Porvoo: Tie 7 − Skarpens

Porvoo: Tie 7 − Skarpens, Porvoo (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kamppula, Gammelbacka