All islands

Access the most popular islands in Helsinki and the metropolitan area from the front page. Some of the islands are presented on the city’s website, while others are links to external sites.

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Nearby islands 

Nearby islands are easy to visit. They are connected by a bridge or located particularly close to the mainland.

Outdoor activities islands

Outdoor activities islands are served by waterborne public transport. There are services such as restaurants on these islands. The timetables for waterborne public transport in the summer season can be found in the HSL Journey Planner.

Islands for independent excursions

Islands for independent excursions can be reached by a private boat or kayak. The level of equipment on the islands varies, and visiting them requires a higher degree of self-reliance. 

All islands on the map

The map shows all the islands presented on this page. In the map service, you can see more islands near Helsinki on a map.(Link leads to external service)

All islands on the map - Open larger map(Link leads to external service)