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Ulvila

Town in Satakunta, Finland

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Overview

Ulvila (Swedish: Ulvsby) is a town in Satakunta, Western Finland, near the city of Pori.

Sights and activities

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St. Olaf's Church
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Pyhän Olavin kirkko
Old stone church from 1510, dedicated to Saint Olaf.
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Vanhakylä (or Vanha-Ulvila)
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The rural old town of Ulvila.
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Ruins of Liikistö Church
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Liikistön käräjäkivet
Ruins of an unfinished 14th-century church in Liikistö, Ulvila. The memorial cross and the monument were erected in 1961.
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Friitala Leather Museum
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Friitalan nahkamuseo
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Leineperi Ironworks
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Leineperin Ruukki
The historival ironworks was founded in the village of Leineperi in 1771. Today, in the area you can enjoy the rustling of the wings of history, the atmosphere of old buildings, craftsmen's skills, cultural experiences and delicious local food.
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Kullaa Church
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Kullaan kirkko
Wooden church from 1767.
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Ulvila Beach
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Ulvilan uimaranta
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Kaskelotti Sports Center
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Ulvilan vapaa-ajankeskus Kaskelotti
Includes swimming pools and gyms.
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Ulvila Discgolf Track
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Automaatio Arena
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A baseball field, the home ground of the Ulvilan Pesä-Veikot team.
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Ulpu Theatre
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Teatteri Ulpu
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat6 places

Kokkikaksikko
Address
Peltotie 39
Phone
+358 40 840 7071
Website
kokkikaksikko.fi
Satakunnan Kebab Pizzeria
Address
Friitalantie 18
Phone
+358 40 462 3777
Cafe Hellman
A café restaurant.
Address
Friitalantie 11
Website
cafehellman.com
Pacetti
A café and grill restaurant.
Address
Tehtaantie 4
Phone
+358 2 538 8272
Website
pacetti.fi
Ocean Sushi Ulvila
A Japanese restaurant.
Address
Tehtaantie 4
Phone
+358 50 470 0664

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K-Supermarket Hansa
Lunch restaurant.
Address
Friitalantie 18
Website
k-ruoka.fi

Drink3 places

Cafés

Napakki
Address
Siltatie 110
Directions
on the banks of Kokemäki River

Pubs and bars

Wanhankylän Pub
Address
Mukulamäentie 1
Pub Pesä
Address
Toivolantie 1

Sleep1 place

Villa Helleranta
Address
Pinkkiläntie 21
Directions
on the banks of Kokemäki River
Phone
+358 2 538 6060

Shop9 places

Supermarkets

K-Supermarket Hansa
Hours
Mon-Sat 07:00—23:00, Sun 09:00—23:00
Address
Friitalantie 18
Website
k-ruoka.fi
K-Market Ulvila
Hours
Mon-Fri 07:00—22:00, Sat 08:00—22:00, Sun 90:00—22:00
Address
Nummelantie 2
Website
k-ruoka.fi
S-Market Ulvila
Hours
Mon-Sat 07:00—23:00, Sun 09:00—23:00
Address
Etupalokuja 2
Website
s-kaupat.fi
Sale Vanha-Ulvila
Hours
Mon-Sat 07:00—23:00, Sun 09:00—23:00
Address
Ravanintie 1
Website
s-kaupat.fi
Lidl Ulvila
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00—21:00, Sat 08:00—20:00, Sun 10:00—20:00
Address
Vanha Helsingintie 4

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Convenience and discount stores

R-kioski Ulvila
A convenience store.
Hours
Mon-Fri 07:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–21:00, Sun 10:00—21:00
Address
Tehtaantie 2
Website
r-kioski.fi
Tokmanni Ulvila
A discount store.
Hours
Mon-Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 08:00–18:00
Address
Friitalantie 18
Website
tokmanni.fi

Other stores

Patakaks
A flea market.
Address
Uusitie 1
Phone
+358 45 188 9411
Website
patakaks.com
Pirttinokka Garden
Pirttinokan puutarha
A garden and flower store.
Address
Nokantie 26
Phone
+358 50 569 3774

Getting there and around

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Pori Airport is about 7 km northwest of Ulvila.

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UnderstandUlvila is one of the six medieval towns in Finland (with Naantali, Porvoo, Rauma, Turku and Vyborg), on the Kokemäki River (Kokemäenjoki).

Get inUlvila is 9 km from the center of Pori. It is also possible to reach Ulvila conveniently by car from the direction of Helsinki along Highway 2 or from the direction of Tampere along Highway 11.

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