Getting to the islands

The sea is an essential part of Helsinki. It surrounds the city on three sides: the South, the East and the West. There are around 330 islands off the coast of Helsinki, and many are accessible for recreational use.

In Helsinki it is possible to enjoy the sea even without your own boat. Archipelago cruises depart from the Market Square throughout the summer, and you can also catch a relaxing ferry to the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island and to the idyllic town of Porvoo.

Smaller ferries also carry passengers to the recreational islands that lie off the coast of Kaivopuisto Park.