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
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
A fallen tree? A broken park bench? See the page for contact information and instructions on how to proceed.
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.
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