Location
Kaunissaari lies about 22 km last from Helsinki in Sipoo, almost out in the open sea
Information and booking of saunas 2.4.- 4.4.2013, 8.4. -31.5.2013 tel. 310 87807
Information and booking of saunas 1.6.2013, tel, 310 71445
Island superintendent Markku Koskinen tel. 09 310 71444
Reseption tel. 09 310 71445
Public transport
From mid-May to mid-September there are boat services to Kaunissaari from Vuosaari. The trip takes about 60 minutes.
Introduction
Kaunissaari is 2 km long and 800 m wide. It has rocky shores and sandy beaches. The area has plenty of fauna and flora and offers good fishing. The Kaunissaari Recreational Park was established in 1959. It covers 100 hectares plus about 790 hectares of water.
Services
Landing stages
- in a sheltered spot on the eastern shore of the island
- depth of harbours is 1.9 m
- 60 boat places
- charge €12 / boat, season fee €120 (no right to regular boat place)
Camping
- not allowed on Saunaniemi or within 100 m of buildings
- charge €10 / day, €70 / month, €100 / season
Cooking shelters
- 3 cooking shelters, with running water and toilet
- open fires are not allowed elsewhere
Restaurant
- information, tel. 040 687 3100
Saunas
Beaches
- 1 well-tended beaches
Rowing-boats for rent
- charges €3 / h, €10 / day
Nature trail
- about 4 km long
- marked
- not wheelchair accessible
Fishing
- allowed
- fishing permits are required except for angling and icefishing
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