Outdoor recreation areas

Helsinki is a green city with plenty of local nature and outdoor recreation areas. The site presents the trails, services, nature and special features of the most popular outdoor recreation and nature areas. Read more and head out to enjoy the great outdoors.

Popular outdoor recreation areas

A brown cow with horns lying on a green lawn. Yellow dandelions can be seen in the foreground and a red wooden building in the background.
Haltiala farm
Ulkoilija kävelee pitkospuilla metsän siimeksessä
Haltiala green area
Ulkoilijat kävelevät ruovikon keskellä kulkevalla lankkupolulla
Pornaistenniemi and Lammassaari
Henkilö hiihtämässä Paloheinän ladulla.
Paloheinä outdoor recreation area
Vanhan puinen silta, jossa on portit päissä. Muutama henkilö on menossa sillalle.
Seurasaari
Lintubongari ilta-auringossa Uutelan kalliolla männyn vierellä
Uutela outdoor recreation area
Three people in the forest’s edge on a waterfront.
Luukki outdoor recreation area
Henkilö istuu rannalla, toinen henkilö kahlaa vedesä.
Pirttimäki outdoor recreation area

Extensive nature areas near the city centre

Central Park
Central Park is a central forest spanning almost ten kilometres and running through Helsinki. It is the most popular and extensive outdoor recreation area in Helsinki.
Vanhankaupunginlahti
Vanhankaupunginlahti is a unique natural area and internationally significant area for birds right in the heart of Helsinki. The area is a popular destination for outdoor activities.

Explore the topic

Kuva luontopolusta
Stay on the path – enjoy the outdoors sustainably
Kuva vuosaarenhuipusta
Vuosaarenhuippu – from a landfill hill into an outdoor recreation area (Vihreät sylit)
Kuva luontopolusta
Guide to accessible nature experiences (MyHelsinki)
Kuva auringon laskusta
Get to know the Uusimaa outdoor recreation areas (Uuvi)

You can also find this page at hel.fi/recreationareas