Winter storage of boats

Kaisaniemi  

Kaisaniemenranta 3–11, 00100 Helsinki  

• 100 places  

• no electricity or water available  

Merisatama  

Merisatamanranta, 00150 Helsinki (area near Carusel)  

• the area can accommodate 27 large boats  

• electricity and water available  

• mainly a winter storage for large boats  

This map shows how boats should be placed in Merisatama: Map of the unmarked storage area in Merisatama (pdf, in Finnish)  

Hernesaari  

Hernesaarenranta 1  

• no electricity or water available  

• approximately 100 places  

• summer storage of docking equipment and trailers   

NB: The wires of the tram line to Hernesaari may hinder the transport of large boats to the area. Therefore, the Hernesaari area is mainly recommended for storing boats which can be transported by trailer.  

Instructions on how to place boats in the area are available on the notice board. Map of the unmarked storage area in Hernesaari (pdf)   

Marjaniemi  

Niittyranta 19, 00930 Helsinki  

• approximately 100 places  

• electricity and water available  

• summer storage of docking equipment and trailers  

Pajalahti  

Vattuniemenkatu 26, 00210 Helsinki  

• approximately 125 places  

• electricity available  

• summer storage of trailers  

Puotila  

Meripellontie 11, 00910 Helsinki  

• approximately 500 places  

• electricity and water available           

• summer storage of docking equipment and trailers  

Strömsinlahti  

Abraham Wetterin tie 26, 00820 Helsinki  

• approximately 40 places  

• electricity and water available  

Ruusuniemi I 

(larger asphalted area)  

Merenkulkijankuja 1, 00980 Helsinki  

• approximately 100 places  

• electricity and water available  

• summer storage of docking equipment  

Ruusuniemi II 

(at the base of the breakwater)  

Merenkulkijankuja 6, 00980 Helsinki  

• approximately 50 places  

• no electricity or water available  

• summer storage of docking equipment and trailers 

How do the marked and unmarked winter storage areas differ from each other?  
You may take your boat to an unmarked area for docking without a separate application. Submit an electronic notification of your boat after the boat has been taken out and lifted out of water via our online service. 

You may not take your boat to a marked storage place without first submitting an application and receiving the number of the place from berth reservations. 

Who can apply for marked winter storage? 
We primarily offer marked winter storage to Helsinki-based applicants. We will distribute the marked storage placed during September and October based on the applications. 

The unmarked storage areas are open to everyone. You can take your boat to the unmarked area of your choice from 15 September. After that, fill in the unmarked winter storage notification at venepaikat.hel.fi. (Link leads to external service) 

How are winter storage fees determined?  
The prices are per square metre, and they are determined in the unmarked areas by the size of the boat and in the marked areas by the size of the storage place and the services of the port. 

How is the winter storage paid for? 
You can pay for the marked winter storage place and the unmarked winter storage only electronically. We will send the payment link to the e-mail address you provided. 

What kind of trailers can I bring to the winter storage areas?  
Only registered trailers and folding logs are allowed in the areas. It is not allowed to bring unregistered trailers to winter storage areas, i.e. port trailers, because they take up a lot of space.  

Does the city hoist boats, and where can I get the docking equipment I need for the winter storage of my boat?  
No, the city does not hoist boats. You can purchase hoisting services from private companies or contact boat clubs to inquire about joint hoisting. Registered trailers and assembled boat stands are sold by companies in the boating industry. 

I want to wash my boat in the winter storage area. Is this possible and by what date? 
You may wash your boat in the marked or unmarked winter storage place during the winter storage period, which is from 15 September to 10 June. You are also allowed to carry out other minor boat maintenance and repairs at the winter storage sites.   

Can I leave my boat on ice in my own berth?  
If you have a large vessel with a strong and sturdy hull and your berth is located in Pohjoisranta, Laivalahti breakwater or Laivalahti Reginankuja, you may leave your boat on ice. However, please notify the berth office of this by sending an e-mail to venepaikkavaraukset@hel.fi (Link opens default mail program). In February, we will send an invoice to customers whose boat has been left on ice. The fee is the same as the berth fee. 

You can apply for marked storage for your boat online at venepaikat.hel.fi (Link leads to external service) 

We offer marked winter storage places in Rajasaari, Laivalahti, Iso-Sarvasto and Porslahti. 

You can apply for a place all year round. We will handle the applications every year in September and October. We will send you an offer for the place by e-mail and SMS. If you want to change the place, please make a new application. 

Tip!   
You can see the exact locations and services of the four marked storage areas on the venepaikat.hel.fi (Link leads to external service)website.  

How much does marked winter storage cost? 
The price of marked winter storage is affected by the size and ownership of the boat and the decisions of the culture and leisure administration. 

Price list for marked winter storage per year: 

EUR 12.50 /m2 for private persons 

and EUR 25.00 /m2 for companies 

Example calculation: Area 3.00 m x 8 m: EUR 12.50 x 3x8 = EUR 300.00 

The price includes 24% VAT.  

The price includes the summer storage of docking equipment during the sailing season, i.e. 11 June–14 September. 

When will I receive information about winter storage?  
We will handle the applications in September and October. If you have not received an e-mail or SMS from us by the end of October, it means that we cannot offer you marked winter storage. 

What happens if I fail to pay the invoice for the marked winter storage? 
If the invoice is not paid by the due date, the contract is considered terminated by the customer.  

I have a marked winter storage place for my boat from the city. Do I have to apply for a new place each year?  
Not unless you want to change the place. 

I want to take my boat for winter storage in an unmarked area, what should I do? 
You can take your boat to the unmarked area of your choice from 15 September. After that, fill in the unmarked winter storage notification at venepaikat.hel.fi(Link leads to external service). 

You will receive an invoice for winter storage by e-mail. Pay your e-invoice via the e-mail link before the due date. After paying the invoice, you will receive a winter storage sticker in the mail. Attach the sticker to your boat in a visible place. Unauthorised or unpaid boats are removed from the storage areas. 

Where are the unmarked winter storage areas located?  
The unmarked winter storage areasare located on the west side of the city in Pajalahti, Merisatama, Kaisaniemi and Hernesaari. On the east side, unmarked winter storage areas can be found in Strömsinlahti, Puotila, Marjaniemi and Ruusuniemi. 

How much does unmarked winter storage cost?  
Prices for unmarked winter storage per year  

Kaisaniemi, Pajalahti, Hernesaarenranta, Ruusuniemi II  
private persons EUR  10.70 /m2  

companies  EUR 21.40 /m2 

Merisatama (eastern), Puotila, Marjaniemi, Strömsinlahti, Ruusuniemi I  
private persons  EUR  12.50 /m2  

companies  EUR 25.00 /m2  

Example calculation:  

Boat size 2 m x 5 m, 2 m x 5 m x EUR 12.50 e = EUR 125.00  

The winter storage fee includes the summer storage of docking equipment for the period 11 June–14 September.  

I do not have a berth from the city, can I still dock my boat in the winter storage area of the City of Helsinki?  
Yes, you can, we do not limit the winter storage to customers with a berth. Please remember to indicate where your boat is so that we can send you the invoice and sticker for the winter storage area.   

What happens if I fail to pay the invoice?  
You will lose your place in the winter storage area. Boats that have been unauthorisedly hoisted into the winter storage area or without a sticker will be removed from the area at the owner’s risk and expense.  

• The masts must be overturned during winter.  

• Winter storage areas are not guarded.  

• Boats that have been unauthorisedly hoisted into the winter storage area or without a sticker will be removed from the area at the owner’s risk and expense.  

• Boats must not be docked in rescue corridors or green areas. This is prohibited in order to ensure the smoothness of rescue and ploughing operations and the general safety of the areas.  

• Unregistered trailers, also known as harbour trailers, are prohibited in winter storage areas. Only registered trailers and folding logs are allowed.  

Price list for marked winter storage per year  

EUR  12.50 /m2 for private persons  

and EUR 25.00 /m2 for companies  

Example calculation: Area 3.00 m x 8 m: EUR 12.50 x 3x8 = EUR 300.00  

The price includes 24% VAT.   

The price includes the summer storage of docking equipment during the sailing season, i.e. 11 June–14 September.  

Prices for unmarked winter storage per year 

Kaisaniemi, Pajalahti, Hernesaarenranta, Ruusuniemi II  

• private persons EUR  10.70 /m2   
• companies EUR 21.40 /m2  

Merisatama (eastern), Puotila, Marjaniemi, Strömsinlahti, Ruusuniemi I  

• private persons EUR  12.50 /m2   
• companies EUR 25.00 /m2   

Example calculation:   

Boat size 2 m x 5 m, 2 m x 5 m x EUR 12.50 e = EUR 125.00   

The price includes the summer storage of docking equipment for the period 11 June – 14 September.