Pornainen is a municipality in the northeastern part of Uusimaa. The municipality is part of the Greater Helsinki sub-region.
Understand
editGet in
editThere are no other than smaller regional roads through Pornainen. The distance to the nearest highway, E75, is more than 15 kilometers when going in the direction of Järvenpää.
Get around
editGet around by local bus, car, bike, or on foot.
By taxi
editSee Uusimaa#By_taxi for information about companies and fares
See
edit- 1 Pornainen Church (Pornaisten kirkko), Kirkkotie 138. The stone church from 1924 by Ilmari Launis.
- 2 Karjakoski Rapids. Part of the Mustijoki River.
Do
edit- 1 Kotojärvi Golf, Kotojärventie 15 (on the shores of Lake Kotojärvi in the Laukkoski village), ☏ +358 44 975 2950. A golf club.
- 2 Pornainen Disc Golf Park (Pornaisten Disc Golf Park), Jyrkäntie.
Buy
edit- 1 Sale Pornainen, Koskitie 2.
- 2 K-Market Pornainen, Välitie 1.
Eat
edit- 1 Ravintola Elit, Kirkkotie 175, ☏ +358 41 3199626.
- 2 Pizza Burger House, Latiskantie 1 C, ☏ +358 19 651951.
- 3 Krouvi Hukantupa, Kirkkotie 182, ☏ +358 40 5066184.
Drink
edit- 1 Cafe Regina, Latiskantie 1 B 5, ☏ +358 50 5516665, info@caferegina.fi. M-Th 10:30-21:00, F 10:30-22.30, Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 11:00-21:00.
- 2 Bar & Cafe Kesämopo (Kahvila Kesämopo), Rantalantie 608 (in Laukkoski), ☏ +358 40 190 7009, kotojarvenravintola@gmail.com. Daily 10:00-20:00.
Sleep
editConnect
editInternet
editFinland in general lacks internet cafes as most of the people have connections in their home and in their pocket, and Pornainen is no exception. Many of the places of business do have wi-fi for customers (although it's usually called "WLAN"); ask the staff for details. For free wi-fi and internet terminals, check the 1 Pornainen Municipal Library.
Stay safe
editIn emergencies, ☏ 112 (free from all phones). This includes social services, although for non-urgent matters you could contact the social services directly.