Harakka Nature Centre

The Harakka Nature Centre offers visitors encounters with nature, activities, and information on the Baltic Sea, maritime nature and sustainable living.

The Nature Centre operates in historical surroundings on the magnificent Harakka Island featuring extraordinarily rich flora and bird species. Only a short distance from the Kaivopuisto Park, Harakka takes visitors to delicate archipelago nature that overlooks open sea.

A nature trail snakes through the Harakka Island in summer, with nature trail and information boards advising visitors about the island's nature.

The Harakka Nature Centre offers activities and education. There are various environmental education services for schools and daycare centres. The summertime programme includes free-of-charge nature excursions, island adventures, public events, exhibitions, information on the utilization of renewable energy and displays of renewable energy forms.

Prerequisites:

The nature trail is not suitable for prams or wheelchairs

Open from May - September, Sunday-Friday, closed on Saturdays.

Available languages:

Finnish

Related service points and contact information:

• Environmental awareness
  • Harakka Nature Centre
  • Excursions to nature
  • Harakka Nature School
  • Island adventures
  • Island adventures for the citizens
  • Environmental education

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