Pedestrians will soon once again have direct access to Uunisaari, located just off Kaivopuisto, when the pontoon bridge connecting Merisatama to northern Uunisaari is installed on Monday, 16 November 2026.
The pedestrian bridge allows visitors to enjoy Uunisaari for recreational purposes during the winter season. At the same time, it closes the boating channel between the island and the mainland shore.
The bridge is expected to be open to pedestrians by 2 pm on Monday at the latest, weather permitting, according to Sanna Kallionpää, Team Leader at the City of Helsinki's Sports Services.
Located just off Kaivopuisto, Uunisaari covers approximately three hectares and consists of two connected islands, northern and southern Uunisaari. The island is home to Restaurant Uunisaari. A pedestrian bridge also connects Uunisaari to the neighbouring island of Liuskasaari.