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Pihlajasaari – beach & camping island

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Hidden Helsinki editor

Just a 15 minutes boat trip from either Merisatama or Ruoholahti is excellent and small twin islands called Pihlajasaari. Islands have multiple beaches, restaurant, camping and even the nude beach! It is a good place to go for a sunny … Continue reading →

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Tervasaari – relax island in city center

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Hidden Admin

Just under a click north from Kauppatori market square, there lies a small island called Tervasaari. Alltough it is small, it still has restaurant and children playground on it. It is very beautifull spot to relax and have picnic. On … Continue reading →

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Kuusisaari, Lehtisaari and Kaskisaari

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Hidden Helsinki editor

The combination of three “luxury” islands has of course biggest mansions in Helsinki. Kimi Räikkönen used to have house in Kaskisaari and few yachts on shore. Houses are mainly build on 60`s and there is few architectural jewels hidden in … Continue reading →

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Lauttasaari – sails and surf

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Hidden Admin

Lauttasaari is old residential island just west from city center. At southern part of it is rocky beaches for swimming and sun bathing. There is few marinas and kite-surfers beach.

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