What do Kruunuvuori and Kruunuvuorenlampi offer?
You can explore Kruunuvuori by following woodchip and gravel trails. In the former villa area, a path running along the outcrop features six information boards describing the area’s history.
Kruunuvuorenlampi is a nature reserve. A boardwalk circles most of the pond, providing an easy-to-walk route. By staying on the designated trails, you help protect the valuable ecosystem from erosion.
The Kruunuvuori trail network is not fully accessible.
Kruunuvuori trail network on the Service Map(Link leads to external service)
Picnic spots
The area around Kruunuvuorenlampi is an excellent location for a picnic. You can enjoy your snacks on benches overlooking the sea views. On the cliffs in the northern section of the area, a viewing point with a table set offers panoramic views over Kulosaari, Mustikkamaa and Korkeasaari.
The western and eastern sides of Kruunuvuorenlampi include spacious viewing platforms. The western platform is large enough to accommodate bigger groups at the same time.
Restaurants and cafes
The nearest restaurants are found south of the area, near Koirasaarentie.
Cooking shelters and campfire sites
There are no cooking shelters or campfire sites in Kruunuvuori. Fires are only allowed at official campfire sites. The nearest designated campfire sites are at Tullisaari Park and Stansvik Manor.
Tullisaari Manor grill site on the Service Map(Link leads to external service)
Stansvik Manor grill site on the Service Map(Link leads to external service)
Toilets
A seasonal toilet is available near Oil Tank 468 in the bend of Saaristolaivastonkatu. It is usually in place from spring until late autumn.
The nearest other toilets can be found by the restaurant services along Koirasaarentie.
History as a villa area
A villa area was established in Kruunuvuori at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries as a summer retreat for wealthy city dwellers. Today, almost all the villas have disappeared. The last remaining Kruunuvuori villa, Villa Hällebo, was completely destroyed in an arson fire in 2021. However, Villa Idman, built by Johan Cygnaeus, still stands on Kaitalahdentie.
You can explore the history of the villa area through the information boards in the area.
Kruunuvuori cliffs and oil tank
Kruunuvuori cliffs rising to a height of 30 metres are a significant geological site and a scenically valuable rock area. From the cliffs, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kruunuvuorenselkä, stretching from Kulosaari to Hanasaari, Katajanokka, Suomenlinna and out to the open sea.
At the top of the cliffs stands an oil tank, a remnant of the Laajasalo oil port, which was Helsinki’s largest oil terminal in 1955. The port ceased operations in 2010. In addition to the great views, you can admire the delicate vegetation that thrives on these rugged cliffs.
Kruunuvuori Bridge
From the cliffs in the south-western part of Kruunuvuori, you can observe the construction progress of the Kruunuvuori Bridge. This bridge will create a new tram connection between the city centre and Laajasalo. The tram operations are estimated to start in 2027.
Crown Bridges Light Rail(Link leads to external service)
Kruunuvuorenlampi is a wilderness-like small pond, which are rare in Helsinki. The paludified pine forest and herb-rich hardwood-spruce swamp surrounding the pond are endangered habitats in Southern Finland. The pond and its surroundings serve as an important breeding site for frogs and Leucorrhinia dragonflies. From June to August, you can spot the striking white flowers of water lilies of the species Nymphaea candida floating on the pond’s surface. At dusk, Daubenton’s bats can be seen gliding above the calm water, hunting for caddisflies.
The nature of the pond and its surroundings is very fragile. Movement in the protected area is only permitted along marked routes on the map.
Kruunuvuori trail network on the Service Map(Link leads to external service)
Nature reserves
Kruunuvuori has two areas protected under the Nature Conservation Act: the Kruunuvuorenlampi nature reserve and the Kruunuvuori linden forest, protected as a natural habitat type.
To protect these natural areas, their use is restricted by law with protection regulations. You can read more about these restrictions under Rules and recommendations below.
Protected areas on the map(Link leads to external service)
Species observations in Kruunuvuori
With the iNaturalist app, you can easily record species observations using your phone. You can identify species with help from AI and other app users. Confirmed sightings are stored by the Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility to serve researchers, authorities and nature enthusiasts.
Kruunuvuori species observations on iNaturalist (in Finnish)(Link leads to external service)
Kruunuvuori species observations on Laji.fi(Link leads to external service)
Rules and regulations for nature reserves
Kruunuvuori has two areas protected under the Nature Conservation Act: the Kruunuvuorenlampi nature reserve and the Kruunuvuori linden forest, protected as a natural habitat type.
Protected areas on the map (Link leads to external service)
Please observe the following rules when visiting the Kruunuvuorenlampi nature reserve
- Stay on designated trails. Walking is only allowed on the boardwalk surrounding the pond and on the outdoor trail.
- Keep dogs, cats or other pets on a leash.
- No fires, grilling, camping or overnight stays.
- Do not damage plants, fungi or lichens.
- No motor vehicles. Electric assistive devices are allowed on the outdoor trails (for individuals with mobility limitations).
- Cycling is only allowed outside the eastern outdoor trail.
- Do not disturb wildlife or destroy nests. Fishing in the pond is prohibited.
See all the protection regulations for nature reserves
- Decision to protect Kruunuvuorenlampi (pdf, in Finnish, not accessible)(Link leads to external service)
- Staying on the main trails also helps protect the Kruunuvuori linden forest from erosion.
General rules
In all outdoor areas, observe Everyman’s Rights and rules and move responsibly in nature:
You can reach Kruunuvuorenlampi via outdoor trails from three directions: from the south-east and north via Zatopekinsuora, and from the south via Yksisarvisen polku. The trails leading to the pond have elevation differences and uneven terrain. On the western side of the pond, there are two stairs leading to the cliffs. The stairs connect the trails around the pond to the woodchip-covered paths along the shoreline.
The boardwalk trail encircling the pond is 650 metres long and easy to walk on. A narrower path runs through the northern part of the pond.
A parking area accessible via Hopeakaivoksentie will be completed at the southern end of Päätie by 2025.
Services in Kruunuvuori and Kruunuvuorenlampi on the map
Kruunuvuori has several outdoor trails with information boards explaining the history of the area and the nature reserve. There are seating areas by the pond and viewpoints on the cliffs.
Information board: Kruunuvuori local recreation area (pdf, not accessible)
