At Tervasaari island, which is a popular recreation area next to the city centre, you can find eg. restaurant Savu, a kid's playground, a dogpark with a designated swimming beach for dogs, a summer theatre and a rug washing pier.
Tervasaari can be reached by foot from Pohjoisranta.
Sisä-Hattu is a small rocky island just off Lauttasaari recreational park, approximately 100 metres from the shore. It is possible to walk to the island along an neck of land under water. How deep, depends on the seawater level.
Rajasaari is a small island near the Sibelius Monument in Taka-Töölö, connected to the mainland by Rajasaarenpenger. On the island there's a big dog park where it is also possible for dogs to swim.
Lehtisaari is an island and part of Munkkiniemi, a neighborhood in western Helsinki.
Lehtisaari's overall appearance is coastal and wooded. Lehtisaari contains a portion of the jogging route that is used by the Helsinki City Marathon. The island's residential zoning began in the 1950s. The island's residential area was mostly built in the 1960s.
Kuusiluoto, located at Vanhankaupunginlahti, is a recreational island part of the city's common recreational park areas.
On the island there is an old villa, run by the association VKEK ry. The association takes care of the premises.
You can access Kuusiluoto by duckboards. Starting at the end of Jokisuuntie there are duckboards (narrow walkway made of wooden planks) that take you via Lammassaari-island to Kuusiluoto, a total of 1.2 km. Rubber boots may be needed during autumn time, when the level of sea water might be even 30 cm above the normal.
In the south-west point of the island there is an old dock where you can swim and fish (at your own risk). It is prohibited to make any kind of open fire on the island.
For several years a few sheep have also spent their summer months at Kuusiluoto.
Lammassaari is a recreational island close to Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids near Arabianranta, next to Kuusiluoto. Accessible duckboards (a path made of wooden planks) begin from Pornaistenniemi. Together with the nature trail Lap of Nature, the duckboards form an accessible recreational path of approx. 3,5km.
Lammassaari is part of the Viikki-Vanhankaupunginlahti nature reserve. All visitors should respect the peace of nature both inside the nature protection area as well as in the surrounding green areas. Lammassaari is a perfect place for nature hikes and bird watching while there are thousands of migrating birds in the area every spring and autumn.
Please notice that there are private cottages in the area and walking in the area should be on marked paths only.
Though the name Lammassaari, meaning "sheep island" in Finnish, sheep can't be found here but on the nearby Kuusiluoto island instead (in summertime).
Vartiosaari is an island located in the inner archipelago of Eastern Helsinki, between Laajasalo and Tammisalo.
The island of Vallisaari between Santahamina and Suomenlinna opened up to the public in May 2016.
Uunisaari island is located close to the city centre, offering a tranquil and relaxing seaside atmosphere.
Suomenlinna sea fortress is a Unesco World Heritage Site located on the coast of Helsinki, and also a suburb of Helsinki with around 800 residents.
