“It is a somewhat common misconception that all of the City of Helsinki's boat berths are always full and there is no point in applying for them in the spring. However, there are currently boat berths of different sizes available in the Puotila, Meri-Rastila, Iso-Sarvasto and Ramsaynranta boat harbours, for example, all of which offer comprehensive harbour services, including electricity, water, waste management, gates and lighting. There are still boat berths available at Pursilahden allas as well,” lists Head of Recreation Services Stefan Fröberg from the City of Helsinki Sports Services.
“Another misconception rooted in the past is that the boat berths are more expensive for non-residents of Helsinki. This is not the case, as the prices of our boat berths are the same for everyone. I could imagine that the boat berths available in eastern Helsinki are of interest to boaters in Vantaa, for example. The boat berths in eastern Helsinki also offer better parking options for cars than the ones in other parts of Helsinki,” Fröberg continues.
The City of Helsinki’s boat berths are divided into three different price categories. The price is affected by the size of the berth and the services available in the harbour. The berth rent is paid once a year.
Examples of available boat berths for rent
The length of the boat berth is determined by the size and mooring type of the boat.
Ramsaynranta boat harbour (berth width 2.50 m), shaft berths, price €324, all harbour services.
Puotila boat harbour (berth width 2.50 m, 3.0 m, 3.50 m, 4.00 m) shaft, buoy and stern post berths, price €324–591, all harbour services.
Meri-Rastila boat harbour (berth width 2.50 m, 3.00 m, 3.50 m, 4.50 m) price €324–679, all harbour services.
Pursilahden allas (berth width 2.50 m, 3.0 m, 3.50 m, 4 m) stern post berths, price €243–501, no harbour services.
Iso-Sarvasto boat harbour (berth width 3.50 m), buoy berths, price €490, all harbour services.
There are also private boat clubs in Helsinki
In addition to City of Helsinki Sports Services, boat berths and other services related to boating are also offered by private boat clubs. Private boat clubs in Helsinki and their websites are listed at https://www.hel.fi/en/culture-and-leisure/outdoor-activities-parks-and-nature-destinations/boating/services-for-boaters/boat-clubs
