Islands

Helsinki and the metropolitan area are surrounded by a unique archipelago that is the perfect place for spending pleasant summer days. Some of the islands are connected by a bridge, while others are served by ferry. Some of the islands are small islets that can only be reached by boat or kayak. Explore the most popular islands and their services.

Photo: Susanna Kekkonen / Helsinki Partners

There are islands you can reach by connecting boat also in the autumn

The connecting boat runs all year round to Suomenlinna HSL Reittiopas(Link leads to external service)

Vesibussi lähestyy laituria Vallisaaressa.
Photo: Julia Kivelä

Use the Journey Planner to access the islands

The HSL Journey Planner includes some twenty island destinations that are covered by permanent public transport services by water in summer.

See the connections to the islands in the HSL Journey Planner(Link leads to external service)

You can also find this page at hel.fi/islands