In harmony with the nature

Founded 450 years ago on the River Kokemäenjoki, the city of Pori has traditionally been a Finnish industrial and port city that has rapidly transformed itself into a city of students. The city business plan is based on the principles of sustainable development.

The most notable natural areas of Pori are located in coastal Meri-Pori. Even in international terms, the Kokemäenjoki delta, Preiviiki bay and the Yyteri peninsula form a unique complex, where natural areas of botanical, geological and scenic value as well as waters rich in birdlife are concentrated in a small geographical zone. The Kokemäenjoki delta and Preiviiki bay are the most important areas of Pori represented in the European Union NATURA 2000 environmental protection network.

We have successfully founded a way how to develop ports and industrial areas in harmony with valuable natural areas. Pori region is one of the country's largest and most important industrial areas rich in the production of timber and paper products, chemical and metal production, research and development. Near Port we can show good areas for industry, which is willing to fulfil our environmental demands. Port has taken part into New Hansa project and we are heading to sustainable and environmental friendly harbour. The Port is divided into three separate deep water harbours and has the ability to manage any size vessel entering the Baltic waters. In harbour area we have also room for wind energy. Present Wind Park is second largest in Finland and next year its production will double. We can also offer a place for the offshore Wind Park at least size of 45 MW.