Explore Helsinki Uutela Pihlajasaari The largest outdoor recreational area nature Want more nature? A traditional recreational island in eastern Helsinki nature sites Helsinki hosts a number of amazing nature near you sites. In addition to the Citynature.eu sites, The diverse ora and fauna, beaches and good services The largest and most diverse outdoor recreational area in 10 we recommend the following: of Pihlajasaari aract plenty of visitors to the former villa eastern Helsinki, Uutela features sea shores, forests, swamps island during the summer months. The sea voyage from and meadows, all of which are ideal for hiking. The area oers the shores of the Vantaa River southern Helsinki to the island takes approximately 10 striking landscapes, particularly from the tip of Skatanniemi. Vartiosaari minutes. Pihlajasaari is accessible from May to The area also houses an allotment garden, Skata Farm and Ramsinniemi September. several old villas. At Skata Farm there is also a hut with a Isosaari replace, which visitors are free to use at weekends. Heroniemi and Kivinokka Hallainvuori From the centre 30 min Mustavuori From the centre 45 min Suomenlinna fortress Vanhankaupunginlahti The most prized lush herb-rich forest A bird oasis in the middle of Helsinki in the Helsinki Metropolitan Region

Photos: Pira Cousin: Pihlajasaari The central location, natural diversity, and particularly the Mustavuori is at its most beautiful in spring. The valuable Sanna Elijoki: Vanhankaupunginlahti large number of bird species make Vanhankaupunginlahti grove is home to yellow anemone, common hepatica, wood Jussi Helimäki: Central Park, front cover (Kallahdenniemi) and back cover an exceptional city nature site. An accessible duckboard anemone, and spring vetch. The bedrock in the centre of (Lauasaari), rst page black woodbecker path of almost one kilometre runs through the reed beds Mustavuori features First World War era earthwork Leena Junnila: Mustavuori from Pornaistenniemi to Lammassaari and to the fortications. The Mustavuori area hosts a wide range Teemu Saloriu a: Lauasaari, Seurasaari, Vallisaari, Uutela, Kallahdenniemi accessible bird watching platform. The area also of paths, and in snowy winters, the City of Helsinki Marianne Saviaho: Harakka has several bird watching towers. Vallisaari maintains ski tracks in the area. Kallahdenniemi Untamed nature and history An esker peninsula and underwater From the centre 30 min From the centre 45 min

EUROPEAN UNION Opened to the public in May 2016 aer a long military history, Kallahdenniemi is an esker peninsula in Vuosaari, Eastern Vallisaari is second to none when it comes to impressive Helsinki, which continues to the sea as an underwater views; the island oers simply spectacular views of the sea, sandbank. The sandy esker’s tree layer consists of the neighbouring Suomenlinna sea fortress and the city of impressive, old and tall pine woods, and the esker is Nature is closer Helsinki. It is also the most versatile nature site in the Hel- Spending time in nature bordered on both sides by the sea, oering spectacular than you think. sinki archipelago. Only marked paths are to be used in the promotes well-being. views of the kind that you cannot nd anywhere else in area. Vallisaari is accessible from May to September. Helsinki. There are also some old residential villas in The sea voyage to the island takes 20 minutes. Kallahdenniemi, as well as two beaches. citynature.eu/helsinki From the centre 30 min From the centre 40 min N Breathe fresh air! W I

10 S nature sites Central Park in Helsinki Harakka Lau asaari Genuine archipelago atmosphere A city district bordered by spectacular shores near you Mustavuori

The Citynature.eu website is Even though the island is close to the mainland, Harakka oers Lauasaari is a maritime district of Helsinki, known for its a mobile guide to ten nature a genuine archipelago atmosphere. The former military island spectacular, natural shores which consist of large, smooth sites in Helsinki. Find out about Vanhankaupunginlahti was opened to the public in 1989. It is rich in habitats and has rocks, extensive shallows and rocky islets, as well as an extremely wide range of organisms. There is an observation meadows and lush, herb-rich common alder forests. The the sites through this brochure, Uutela platform located in the middle of the island, from where you bird watching tower atop Myllykallio oers a good view of pick your favourite, and explore can admire the spectacular view of the sea. The island is the surrounding sea areas. There are plenty of paths nature! Citynature.eu guides you. home to the Harakka Nature Centre. Harakka is open that allow you to circle the entire island. from spring to autumn. The sea voyage to the island takes approximately 5 minutes. Seurasaari Kallahdenniemi Central Park From the centre 10 min From the centre 30 min The central forest running the length of Helsinki CITY CENTRE Lau asaari Central Park is a nearly ten-kilometre-long green space 15 minutes in nature running the length of Helsinki from south to north, starting Harakka near the city centre in Laakso and ending at the city’s lowers your blood pressure. northern border in Haltiala and the Vantaa River. Pihlajasaari Central Park has a number of nature trails, and it is a Vallisaari popular recreational area throughout the year. The Citynature.eu website oers three route suggestions. Seurasaari From the centre 20 min / 30 min / 45 min Diverse nature and an open-air museum

An island on the Baltic Sea Seurasaari is a popular recreational area where a folk park The archipelago o the coast of Helsinki is unique was established in 1889, and an open-air museum in 1909. The Citynature.eu website The island of Seurasaari features diverse habitats, including - guides you to the site natural coastal forests, herb-rich forests with valuable ora, 0 2,5 5 km - provides information on the ponds, and smooth rocks. The place is known for its nature, history and services midsummer festivities. in the area - instructs you to the routes Helsinki Region Map 2016 - helps you to identify the plants when you reach the site and animals in the area - shows your location on the map. From the centre 30 min