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Mustasaari Nature Trail

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0.7 km

Route

Description

Mustasaaren toimintakeskus – Plan your visit+

Description

Mustasaari Nature Trail is a short forest and shore walk of about 0.7 km on Mustasaari, a church-owned island in Seurasaaren selkä off Lauttasaari in Helsinki. The Helsinki Parish Union runs the island through Mustasaaren toimintakeskus. Mustasaaren toimintakeskus lists current ferry times, return fares for the Taivallahti ferry, summer opening dates, and rules such as the alcohol-free policy and the ban on dogs and other pets. The City of Helsinki Beach Services page for Mustasaaren uimaranta describes the shallow, child-friendly beach and the small playground beside it. MyHelsinki’s Mustasaari listing notes the summer café, equipment lending, and seasonal animals such as sheep and rabbits. Along the mapped route you pass Mustasaaren Uimaranta, a shallow swimming beach without lifeguards, then Mustasaaren Sauna by the shore, where the parish offers public sauna slots and private rental in summer. Near the end of the line you reach Mustasaari / Grillikatos, a covered grill shelter, and Mustasaari / Lentopallokenttä next to open play space. Dry toilets are available as part of the island’s services rather than as separate named stops in the forest. The parish also maintains Ajopuun polku for adults and Päkä-lampaan polku for children: together these pilgrimage routes follow the shores of Mustasaari and neighbouring Hevossaari for about 1.5 km with twelve numbered stopping points, booklet boxes at the pier and main building, and optional audio in the Nomadi app. Kirkko ja kaupunki interviewed parish staff about how the route invites slow walking, sensory awareness, and environmental art along the way. A footbridge from Mustasaari leads to Hevossaari for a natural boulder and narrower paths that are not suitable for all mobility needs. If you want a longer shore walk on the mainland after returning by ferry, Seurasaarenselän rantareitti (14,4 km) and Lauttasaaren rantareitti (10 km) pass relatively close to the Mustasaari area on the city side.

Length & route

The trail on our map is about 0.7 km. The main island paths between the ferry pier and the buildings are wide enough for strollers; Hevossaari’s paths are narrower. The parish’s Ajopuun polku and Päkä-lampaan polku together follow Mustasaari and Hevossaari for about 1.5 km with twelve numbered stops, booklet and Nomadi support.

Getting there

You can only reach Mustasaari by water. The ferry leaves from Taivallahti, Hiekkarannantie 3; the crossing takes about fifteen minutes. The nearest tram and bus stop is Apollonkatu. There is no parking at the pier itself; nearby street parking is paid. The ferry deck is step-free and has space for strollers and wheelchairs. Mustasaaren toimintakeskus publishes season dates (for example summer service around early June to early August), full timetables, and return fares. You can also arrive by private boat or canoe using the guest pontoon and canoe landing described on the same page.

Good to know

The island is open days only; overnight stays are not offered except for special announced events. Dogs and other pets are not allowed. The beach can have blue-green algae in calm conditions; follow on-site notices. For sauna booking, café, and group visits, contact Mustasaaren toimintakeskus.

Managed by

Helsinki

Official Maintenance

+358 931 013 300

Trail info

Recreation Area

Island

The Ajopuun polku / Päkä-lampaan polku stops are marked in the terrain with numbered posts and Bible verses.

Route Signs

Stroller Friendly

Accessibility

No Dogs

Dogs

Mustasaaren toimintakeskus – Plan your visit

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.7 km

Distance

About 20–40 minutes for the short mapped walk; allow longer if you follow Ajopuun polku / Päkä-lampaan polku and Hevossaari.

Est. Time

Forest paths and shore; main island routes described as easy walking; Hevossaari paths narrower.

Surface

Light Traffic

Traffic

Mustasaaren toimintakeskus – Plan your visit

Location

60.17131°N, 24.86909°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

UusimaaRegion

HelsinkiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Seurasaarenselän rantareitti (14,4 km)

295 m

Free

Lauttasaaren rantareitti (10 km)

425 m

Free

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Helsinki, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.

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