Helsinki is a green city with plenty of local nature and outdoor recreation areas. Explore the routes, services, natural environment and unique features of the most popular outdoor recreation and natural areas. The City of Helsinki also maintains outdoor recreation areas outside the city limits, such as the Salmi, Luukki and Pirttimäki outdoor recreation areas in Vihti and Espoo.
You can find tips on hiking in Helsinki's natural areas and enjoying the nature trails responsibly on the city's website.
General rules and guidelines for sports facilities
You can find the general rules and guidelines for the city's sports facilities on the website below.
How the process works
- General rules for sports facilities
- General rules for gymnasiums
- General rules for outdoor recreation areas
- Outdoor activities guide for beaches
- General rules for swimming halls and outdoor swimming pools
- Swimsuit guidelines for the City of Helsinki's swimming halls
Online information
View the rules and guidelines on the website
Outdoor recreation areas
You can find more detailed information about Helsinki's local nature and outdoor recreation areas here. Explore them and head outdoors!
Online information
Explore Helsinki's outdoor recreation areas
Mountain bike trail in Central Park
Hiking
In Helsinki, it's easy to go hiking on nature trails or camping. Let's hike without leaving a trace!