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The Urban Nature illustrated map has been compiled in cooperation with Helsinki Marketing Ltd, the Helsinki City Public Works Department, the Helsinki City Sports Department and Metsähallitus. Further information about natural attractions in and around Helsinki is available from Tourist Information, including how to get there and schedules for ferries and buses.

TOURIST INFORMATIONPohjoisesplanadi 19Tel. +358 9 3101 3300tourist.info@hel.fi

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Graphic design and illustrations by Tikari & Maininki

CENTRAL PARKHelsinki has its own “Central Park” stretching northwards from the Töölönlahti bay to Haltiala and the Van-taanjoki river on the city limits. Covering an area of a thousand hectares, Keskus-puisto is ten kilometres long and features the rich and diverse nature typical of the southern coastal region of Finland.

Here you can really expe-rience the rhythm, colour, light and fragrance of each season. The park also has fi ve nature reserves: the Pit-käkoski groves, the Haltiala protected forest, the Niskala arboretum, the Ruutinkoski groves and the Vantaanjoki riverbank.

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RIDE THE METRO INTO THE NATURE!The metro is a great way to get from the city centre out into the nature. Remember to bring with your camera, as you will see plenty of fi ne plants and birds at the following locations:

From the Kulosaari metro station you can get to Kivinokka and Mustikkamaa.

From the Vuosaari metro station you can get to the Uutela recreational area.

From the Herttoniemi metro station you can get to the Viikki nature reserve.

From the Rastila metro station you can get to Kallahdenniemi.

DAYTRIPS:HALTIA – THE FINNISH NATURE CENTRE (NUUKSIO)The exhibitions at Haltia provide a genuine experience of the Finnish nature, and you can also rent hiking gear. Nuuksio Na-tional Park has around 33 kilometres of marked hiking trails, as well as lean-to shelters and camping sites. You can also ski, fi sh, cycle, ride horses, climb, pick berries and mushrooms, swim and try geocaching. Each year Nuuksio National Park attracts almost a million visitors. For longer hikes, you can stay overnight in a tent, at a lean-to or in a rented cabin. haltia.com

NUUKSIO NATIONAL PARKThe most popular hiking trails in Nuuksio National Park start from the Haukkalampi nature hut. The main loops cover varied terrain and range from 2 to 7 kilometres in length. Nuuksio is also ideal for longer hikes lasting a day or two, as there are lean-to shelters, camping sites and rental huts.

SIPOONKORPI NATIONAL PARKSipoonkorpi National Park covers an area that includes parts of Helsinki, Vantaa and Sipoo. It represents one of the most impor-tant undisturbed forest areas in the metropolitan region. The terrain is varied and there are signifi cant elevation changes in parts. The o� cial bird of Sipoonkorpi National Park is the Eura-sian Eagle-owl.

Hiking trails: Ponu’s Heritage Post Nature Trail (1.4 km), suitable for beginners and the Kalkinpolttajan reitti Trail (4.8 km) in chal-lenging terrain. luontoon.fi

PALOHEINÄThe recreational centre at Paloheinä is an ideal starting point for exploring the northern parts of Central Park (Keskuspuisto) all the way to the border with Vantaa. The facilities include a café, changing and shower rooms, and saunas. There are 1.8, 3.0, 5.2 and 7.5 kilometre trails that can be used for jogging in summer-time and cross-country skiing in wintertime. At the Suomen Latu skiing hut you can rent skis, poles, boots, tour skates and sleds, and skiing courses are also o� ered. Pakilantie 124. Suomenlatu.fi

VIIKKI AND OLD TOWN BAYThe Old Town Bay (Vanhankaupunginlahti) is the largest nature reserve in Helsinki and an EU Natura area. It is particularly popular among birdwatchers, who have identifi ed around 300 di� erent species there. From the Old Town Rapids you can access the Pomaistenniemi nature trail and then walk across the duckboards to Lammassaari.

ALLOTMENT GARDENSKumpula allotment gardensKalervonkatu 1

Vallila allotment gardensKumpulankatu 1

Herttoniemi allotment gardensKipparlahden silmukka 3

Ruskeasuo allotment gardensNauvontie 1

Tali allotment gardensPitäjänmäentie 32

Marjaniemi allotment gardensVirvakuja 6

Klaukkalanpuisto allotment gardensPakilan rantatie 1

Pakila allotment gardensPakilan rantatie 2

Oulunkylä allotment gardensMyllypellontie 6

HELSINKI IN ALL FOUR SEASONSSUMMER: JUNE–AUGUSTThe summer weather in Helsinki is often variable, so light breath-able clothing and good outdoor shoes are recommended for out-ings. A light windbreaker is usually enough to keep you warm. On sunny days you should wear a hat and sunglasses, and remember to bring with you sun block and a water bottle.

AUTUMN: SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBERThe weather in Helsinki can still be warm at the beginning of autumn, but towards late autumn it can get very inclement. Dress in layers that you can add or remove according to the conditions. Good outdoor shoes are recommended, as well as waterproof and windproof outdoor clothing.

WINTER: DECEMBER–FEBRUARYIn wintertime the nature in Helsinki is often at its most beautiful. Temperatures are often below freezing, so remember to wear lots of layers and a warm hat and gloves. It’s better to wear too much than too little. Nature trails can be slippery in wintertime, so make sure you wear appropriate winter boots.

SPRING: MARCH–MAYIn springtime the Finnish nature rapidly awakens, and the weather can vary from warm sunny days to freezing cold days. Sunny days are no guarantee of warm weather, so always remember to wear warm clothing when heading out into the nature.

WATCH OUT FOR TICKS!After spending time in the nature, always check for ticks, especially in your hair and behind your ears. If you fi nd a tick attached to your skin, simply remove it using tweezers or a special tick remover that you can purchase from a pharmacy.

Ticks are active when the temperature exceeds +5°C.

ACTIVITIESFISHING TOURSHelsinki Fishing o� ers guided fi shing tours all year round. The tours include all the required equipment and gear, as well as fi shing licenses. www.helsinkifi shingguide.com

ROWING BOAT RENTALSSup Cafe Regatta, Merikannontie 8, Töölö. supregatta.com

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIINGPaloheinä, Pakilantie 124Ski rentals, repairs and wax services by Suomen Latu, +358 44 722 6328.

Oittaa & Oittaa Manor, Kunnarlantie 39, EspooSki rentals, boot rentals, snowshoe rentals and equipment repairs. Situated beside the Bodomjärvi lake, the grounds of the manor house also include a café, public sauna hours and private saunas. In summertime you can also swim in the lake and in wintertime try ice swimming. oittaankartano.fi

Detailed information about cross-country skiing trails and skiing etiquette is available from Tourist Information.

PADDLINGSup cafe Regatta, Merikannontie 8, Töölö.Single and two-person kayaks, canoes, SUP boards and rowing boats.

Natura Viva, Harbonkatu 13, Vuosaari.Single and two-person kayaks, canoes and SUP boards. Sea kayak courses and guided kayak tours in the Helsinki archipel-ago. www.naturaviva.fi

Feel The Nature o� ers guided paddling tours on the wil-derness lakes in Nuuksio National Park. The tours include transportation to and from Helsinki. Feel The Nature also o� ers weekly berry and mushroom picking tours beginning in mid-July, as well as private tours to a lakeside sauna in Nuuk-sio. feelthenature.fi

STAND-UP PADDLINGHakuna Matata, Töölönlahti, behind Finnish National Opera.

Sup Finland, Linnunlauluntie 4, Töölönlahti.

Sup cafe Regatta, Merikannontie 8, Töölö.

Twentyknots, Kalastajatorpantie 1, Munkkiniemi.

Sup Station, Uutelantie 1, Vuosaari.

Natura Viva, Harbonkatu 13, Vuosaari.

WAKEBOARDWakespot Helsinki, western tip of Hietaniemi Beach, www.wakespot.fi

CITY BIKESHelsinki o� ers 500 city bikes that can be borrowed from 50 bike stations throughout the city centre. The city bike zone extends all the way to Ruoholahti, Taka-Töölö and Sörnäinen, and the bike stations are situated approximately 300 metres apart. Visitors to Helsinki can use their payment cards to borrow bikes from the following bike stations: Kaivopuisto, Unioninkatu, Central Railway Station/East, Kiasma and Hakaniemi metro station. The same payment card can be used to borrow bikes for 1 to 4 persons.

FRISBEE GOLFTali Frisbee Golf Park has 18 holes and can be played free of charge all year round. Takkatie 36.

Meilahti Frisbee Golf Course is the oldest in Finland and has 16 holes that are suitable also for beginners. Zaidankatu 1.

Kivikko Frisbee Golf Course has 18 holes and is suitable for beginners and intermediate players. The course features hills and water. Savikiekontie 8.

Munkkiniemi Frisbee Golf Course has 9 holes and is free of charge. Nuottapolku 12.

Siltamäki Frisbee Golf Course has 18 holes on hilly terrain and is free of charge. Pallomäentie 14.

CYCLINGeBike Shack Helsinki, ErottajaYou can rent an eBike in the city centre on the corner of Mannerheimintie and Eteläesplanadi. +358 45 6257 799

Ecobike Helsinki, Savilankatu 1 B, Töölö www.ecobike.fi , +358 400 844358

Bicyclean, Luotsikatu 14, Katajanokkawww.bicycleanhelsinki.com, +358 44 2915331

Stadibike, Selkämerenkatu 6, Ruoholahti www.stadibike.fi , +358 50 4639696

HORSE-BACK RIDINGRuskeasuo Riding Arena, Ratsastie 10.

Tuomarinkylä Riding School, Ratsukkopolku 5.

CLIMBINGCave Boulderkeskus Pasila, Tallikatu 4. boulderkeskus.com

Climbing Arena, Energiakatu 3.Abseiling and boulder walls, salmisaarenliikuntakeskus.fi

EVERYMAN’S RIGHTSEveryman’s Rights refers to the right to enjoy the countryside freely regardless of who owns or manages the land.

EVERYMAN’S RIGHTS ALLOWS YOU TO:• Walk, ski or cycle freely in nature, for

example in forests, natural mead-ows and on frozen lakes

• Ride horses

• Pick wild berries, mush-rooms and fl owers, as long as they are not protected species

• Fish with a rod and line

• Use boats, swim or bathe in inland waters and the sea

Please note that nature, wildlife and plants must be respected and not disturbed, damaged or harmed in any way.

VISIT THE ISLANDSSuomenlinna is a historic sea fortress that was built o� the coast of Helsinki in 1748. Here you can get a real feel for Finland’s posi-tion between East and West; Suomenlinna was shaped by three distinct historic eras when it helped defend fi rst Sweden, then Russia and ultimately Finland. Suomenlinna can be reached by ferry all year round.

The island of Vallisaari is situated between Santahamina and Suomenlinna. Formerly used by the Finnish Defence Forces, the island o� ers visitors the chance to enjoy its diverse fl ora and spectacular views, as well as its well preserved historic fortifi ca-tions. Vallisaari can be explored along marked trails and can be reached by waterbus from the Market Square.

Lonna is a small island between the Market Square and Suomenlinna that was once used as a base to store mines, for clearing mines and to demagnetise ships. The island is now open to the public and can be reached in summertime by waterbus from the Market Square. The waterbuses depart approximately once an hour and continue onwards to Suomenlinna.

COMPANIES OFFERINGNATURE ACTIVITIESFeel the Nature feelthenature.fi

Hawkhill Nature www.hawkhill.fi

Nuuksion Taika www.nuuksiontaika.fi

Elämyksen Taika www.elamyksentaika.fi

Green Window www.greenwindow.fi

Arctic Expedition www.arcticexpedition.fi

Green Cap Tours greencaptours.com

Burn Out City burnoutcity.fi

NISKALA ARBORETUMAt the Niskala Arboretum you can admire the biggest collec-tion of trees and shrubs from Finland and around the world.

MAUNULA NATURE TRAILThe Maunula Nature Trail takes you through the charming scenery of Maunula Park, where you can enjoy the forest, hazel groves, a creek and the cultural landscape. The nature trail starts from the Maunula recreational hut (Metsäläntie 9) and is approximately 3.3 kilometres long. The theme of the nature trail is “Natural diversity and the cycle of life”.

HALTIALA DOMESTIC ANIMAL FARMThe Haltiala Domestic Animal Farm has cows, pigs, horses, sheep, goats, chickens and turkeys, while the fi elds are sown with traditional crops, peas, sunfl owers, cornfl owers and fl ax.

RUUTINKOSKI RAPIDSThe Ruutinkoski Rapids are the lowest free fl owing rapids along the Vantaanjoki river and are bordered by groves and meadows, including the only natural European White Elms (Ulmus laevis) in Helsinki. Ruutinkoski is a nature reserve, so stick to the paths.

Further information: Tourist Information, +358 (0)9 3101 3300. tourist.info@hel.fi

WC IN NATUREHygienic dry toilets can be found in all Finnish national parks and at most natural attractions. After using the toilet, remem-ber to add more dry composting material. You should bring your own toilet paper and disinfectant gel or wet wipes to clean your hands afterwards. If you need to go to the toilet in nature, be sure to cover the mess afterwards.

Pihlajasaari is one of the most popular recreational islands in Helsinki thanks to its fi ne swimming beaches and restaurants. The ferry operates from the Merisatama and Ruoholahti quays throughout the summer.

Uunisaari is situated just o� the coast by the Kaivopuisto park and has beaches, a restaurant, a kiosk and saunas. The ferry operates from the Kompassi quay at Merisatamantori in Kaivopuisto. In wintertime you can get to the island across a pontoon bridge.

Lammassaari is a protected island in Viikki by the Old Town Rapids. You can get to the island by walking across the duck-boards from Pomaistenniemi. From Lammassaari you can get to Kuusiluoto, a public recreational island where sheep graze in summertime.

Harakka is situated o� the coast by the Kaivopuisto park. A kilometre-long nature trail circles the island, which also has a nature centre. The ferry operates from the Ullanlinna quay in Kaivopuisto approximately every half hour throughout the summer.

Further information about ferry schedules and island attractions is available from Tourist Infor-mation, +358 (0)9 3101 3300. tourist.info@hel.fi

NATURE IS GOOD FOR YOUBeing in nature has a positive infl uence on your physical and mental health, lowering your blood pressure, reducing stress and soothing your mind!

The “Green Hearts - Park Walks in Helsinki” website invites you to discover the city´s many delightful parks with the help of planned walking routes: www.vihreatsylit.fi

Northern Bat Eptesicus nilssonii

Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus

Mute Swan Cygnus olor

Common GullLarus canus

Grey Heron Ardea cinerea

Red Fox Vulpes vulpes

Castor bean tick Ixodes ricinus

European Hare Lepus europaeus

European Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus

Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo

European Perch Perca fl uviatilis

Northern Pike Esox lucius

Baltic Herring Clupea harengus

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European Blueberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

Norway Spruce Picea abies

Red Squirrel Picea abies

Norway Maple Acer platanoides