Kaunissaari and Pihlajasaari cabins, villas and saunas can be booked at Varaamo

The popular cabins in Kaunissaari and conference villas and saunas in Pihlajasaari will soon be available for all Helsinki residents to book at the Varaamo service.
Punainen mökki Kaunissaaressa.
Photo: Maarit Hohteri

Booking for the conference villas and saunas in Pihlajasaari will begin on 9 April 2026 at 9.00

The cabins in Kaunissaari will become available for booking on 14 April 2026 at 9.00. Please note that the booking date has changed.

Cabins and wooden tents in Kaunissaari

An island in the Sipoo archipelago, Kaunissaari is suitable for hiking, camping and fishing. The island has rocky and pebble beaches and magnificent sand beaches. You can reach Kaunissaari by ferry or your own boat. The island has cooking shelters and a restaurant and, in the summer, visitors are served by a shop boat.

Ten cabins in Kaunissaari can be booked through Varaamo. You can make a booking starting from 14 April 2026 at 9.00. The cabins are available for bookings from 2 June and 30 August 2026. You only need to select the start date from the booking calendar. 

The wooden tents on Kaunissaari can be booked through Varaamo starting from June 8, 2026. Please note that the booking date has changed

Kaunissaari has two saunas, which are rented by  Kaunissaaren Ravintola & Retkikeskus(Link leads to external service).

Villas and saunas in Pihlajasaari

Pihlajasaari is an island located in front of Hernesaari, about 10 minutes by sea. There is a water transport connection to the island from Merisatama and Ruoholahti. The island’s nature consists of rocks, wooded areas, groves and rocky and sandy beaches. The diverse nature, good location and functional services have made Pihlajasaari a popular summer island in Helsinki. 

Two conference villas and two saunas are available for booking in Pihlajasaari. You can make a booking starting from 9 April 2026 at 9.00. Suitable for small parties and meetings, the villas can be booked for daytime use from 10.00 to 21.30 (from 23 May to 30 August 2026). Sauna bookings can be made from Tuesday to Sunday (from 301 May to 30 August 2026).

You can make a booking easily at Varaamo 

In Varaamo, the City of Helsinki digital booking service, residents can book public spaces and equipment for their own use. Go to Varaamo(Link leads to external service)

The cabins and saunas are in high demand. Large numbers of visitors may temporarily congest the booking service. We apologise in advance for any problems with making the booking.

The booking situation may change. To stay updated on possible cancellations, please check the booking calendar regularly.