Helsinki’s rich maritime nature and many islands offer exquisite recreational opportunities
Photo: Aleksi Poutanen, MyHelsinki Material Bank Good ferry connections give residents and visitors easy access to a large number of scenic and historic islands in Helsinki and vicinity. Finland’s capital city Helsinki is strongly flavoured by the sea and islands open to the public little by little. Islands contrast with the city’s developed, urban shoreline with their splendid nature, and many of them offer visitors excursions to Finland’s history. Altogether 27 Helsinki area islands out of 300 are served by regular ferry connections from the city. 15-40-minute rides allow