Reposaari 61° 36,50 N - 21° 27,30 E

The old fisherman's village of Pori
Reposaari island is located just outside Porin on the Gulf of Bothnia at the outlet of the River Kokemäenjoki. It lies by the ancient sea route leading from the Baltic Sea to the trading centres at the mouth of the many rivers of the west coast area of Ostrobothnia. The island is about three kilometres long and a half kilometre wide. It is situated in the immediate vicinity of the mainland. Because of its favourable location and this uniquely sheltered and deep natural harbour Reposaari was well known to tradesmen and warriors. In 1558 Reposaari was given by Duke John ”for the use and enjoyment” to the town of Pori founded in that same year. At first the island was used by fishermen and summer pasture for livestock. As early as the 17th century the people of Pori began to use the natural harbour of the island as a port loading for the biggest ships. With the silting of the outlet of the river Kokemäenjoki at the beginning of the 19th century, Reposaari was increasingly used as the outer harbour of Pori.

Reposaari today 
Before 1956 Reposaari could be reached only by boat. In that year a road to the island was completed. First the road streches over a bay, then continues through various islands and islets and finally reaches Reposaari itself. Reposaari is a village of distinct character, friendly and fascinating. To holidaymakers it has to offer magnificient maritime scenery and places of interest. The island´s wooden houses of individual character and the beatiful park close to harbour add a picturesque touch to the island´s enchanting milieu. Traditions are respected in Reposaari - an example of this is the one-hour siesta at noon: all shops close and people disappear from the streets and allies.