Nordic Rose Weekend 2027

Finnish Roses · Haikko, Porvoo · 1–4 July 2027

Introduction

The Nordic Rose Weekend brings together rose lovers from the Nordic countries every other year. The event is organized in turn by rose associations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. In 2027 the event is organized by the Finnish Rose Association during the weekend of July 2-4 in Haikko in Porvoo. The theme is Finnish roses.

Programme

Thursday 1 July – NRS Meeting

  • Meeting of the Nordic Rose Society council
  • Get together event in Haikko

Friday 2 July – Lectures at 9 – 16

  • Welcome. Rose growing challenges in the North, Michael Luther
  • Roses between East and West, Henry Väre
  • Finnish found roses, Sirkka Juhanoja
  • Rose breeding in Finland, Peter Joy
  • Exploring the Possibilities of Rose Growing in Southern Finland, Päivi Helmiö
  • The importance of “green lungs” in cities, Kairi Meos

Guided tour of Old Porvoo

Saturday 3 July – Visits

  • Eija’s Garden in Ahvenkoski
  • Public parks in Kotka
  • The garden of Villa Aaltonen in Loviisa
  • Celebration dinner at Haikko

Sunday 4 July – Visits

  • Marttila rosarium in Sipoo
  • Meilahti rosarium and closing of the event in Helsinki

Fees

Payment to Suomen Ruususeura ry, account FI46 4055 3120 0331 47. Please enter NRW2027 as the message.

You can register using the registration form at the end of the page.

  • 550 €, before 30.4.2027
  • 600 €, 1.5. – 31.5.2027
  • 130 €, lectures on Friday, before 30.4.
  • 150 €, lectures on Friday, 1.5. – 31.5.2027

Included in the full fee:

  • lectures
  • 3 x lunch
  • celebration dinner on 3.7.
  • dinner in Porvoo on 2.7.
  • 4 x coffee
  • bus transfers 1.–4.7.
  • visits and guided tours 2.–4.7.

Not included in the fee

  • hotel accommodation
  • get together evening on 1.7.

Lecture fee includes

  • lectures on 2.7.
  • lunch
  • 2 x coffee and cake/pastry

Accommodation

Hotel Haikko, reservation code: ALLNRW27

https://www.laplandhotels.com/en/hotels-and-destinations/porvoo/hotel-haikko-manor-and-spa

159 €/night per person, double room 179 €/night

Registration

Please register at the latest 31.5.2027 using the form below. The form is in English only and the same form is used for all registrations. Each participant is required to fill their own form, a copy will be sent to you by email.

If you have not yet made your travel arrangements, they can be given later. Questions and changes: nrw2027@ruususeura.fi

 

A copy of your registration will be sent to this address.
Please include the country code, e.g. +46, +47 or +358.
If you travel with someone who registers separately, please give their name(s).
Bus transfers on 1–4 July are included in the full fee. We plan the transport based on these answers; times and meeting points will be confirmed later.
Please describe your allergies and how severe they are.
For example mobility or hearing – anything we should take into account in transport and the programme.
Read the privacy notice.