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
The descriptions, services and trails of outdoor recreation and nature areas
Parks, urban farming, the Winter Garden and domestic animal farms, carpet washing piers
Islands and services on island, arrival at islands
Beaches, water quality and blue-green algae situation, outdoor swimming pools, winter swimming places
Nature tours, park walks, hiking trails and nature trails, break spots and responsible hiking
Fishing spots, permits, prices, fishing regulations and fishery management
City berths and boat harbours, winter storage for boats, services for boaters
Welcome to guided tours
Guided excursions to the nature areas and parks of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have been reassembled in the joint excursion calendar of the municipalities and the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia. The 2026 excursion calendars will be distributed in libraries and customer service points from the beginning of April.
Helsinki Metropolitan Area Nature Excursion Calendar 2026 (pdf, in Finnish)
Find your own outdoor activity
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Read more about Helsinki’s nature, its protection and the prevention of environmental damage.
Learn more about the Harakka Nature Centre and activities organised by environmental education.
Information on the most significant planning and building projects in Helsinki.
External resources
See tips on Helsinki’s best nature destinations on the MyHelsinki website.
Explore the Uusimaa outdoor recreation areas a on the website of Helsinki-Uusimaa Outdoors.
You can also find this page at hel.fi/outdooractivities