Outdoor activities, parks and nature destinations
Outdoor activities, parks and nature destinationsGo outdoors and enjoy Helsinki’s diverse nature, seashores and parks.
On this site
Outdoor recreation areas
The descriptions, services and trails of outdoor recreation and nature areas
Parks
Parks, urban farming, the Winter Garden and domestic animal farms, carpet washing piers
Islands
Islands and services on island, arrival at islands
Public beaches
Beaches, water quality and blue-green algae situation, outdoor swimming pools, winter swimming places
Hiking
Nature tours, park walks, hiking trails and nature trails, break spots and responsible hiking
Fishing
Fishing spots, permits, prices, fishing regulations and fishery management
Boating
City berths and boat harbours, winter storage for boats, services for boaters
Take a guided tour
The City of Helsinki, together with the municipalities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, organises free nature excursions and park walks.
(Link leads to external service)
All of this summer’s excursions in the Nature Tour brochure (pdf, in Finnish)
Find your own outdoor activity
Explore the topic
Give feedback on the maintenance of parks and green spaces
A fallen tree? A broken park bench? See the page for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.
Protection of the environment and nature
Read more about Helsinki’s nature, its protection and the prevention of environmental damage.
Environmental education and the Nature Centre
Learn more about the Harakka Nature Centre and activities organised by environmental education.
External resources
Nature in Helsinki (MyHelsinki) (Link leads to external service)
See tips on Helsinki’s best nature destinations on the MyHelsinki website.
Uusimaa outdoor recreation areas(Link leads to external service)
Explore the Uusimaa outdoor recreation areas a on the website of Helsinki-Uusimaa Outdoors.
You can also find this page at hel.fi/outdooractivities