- Type
- Island beach
- Environment
- Outdoor
- Age
- 2-10 years
- Price
- Free
- Estimated visit
- 180-360 min
Mustasaari beach is on a summer island owned by the Helsinki Parish Union in Seurasaarenselkä. Families can combine the shallow sea beach, a playground for small children, a small football field, the cafe, and island nature into one summer outing. There are no lifeguards at the beach, and the visit depends on the island opening hours and ferry timetable.
At a glance
- Age fit
- 2-10 years
- Price snapshot
- Free
- Opening season
- Next summer season and ferry details to be announced later
- Duration
- 180-360 min
- Toilets
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Parking ease
- Difficult
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- The pier and ferry can be accessed with a wheelchair, rollator, or pram. The main island paths work with prams, but the paths on Hevossaari are narrow and not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The ferry to the island leaves from Taivallahti at Hiekkarannantie 3. The island cannot be reached on foot or by car, and limited ferry capacity can mean queues on sunny days. Pets cannot be brought on the island outing.
- Opening-hours notes
- Mustasaari's 2026 visiting and ferry season has ended. Opening hours and ferry timetable for the next summer season will be announced later. Check the operator's page before travelling.
- Booking notes
- A normal day visit does not require booking. Ferry tickets can be paid by cash or card.
- Price notes
- The island is reached by a paid ferry. Ticket prices for the next summer season will be announced later; check them before travelling.
- Age notes
- Best for families whose children can manage a ferry and island outing. Even with shallow water, young children need constant adult supervision because there are no lifeguards.
- Seasonal notes
- The best use season is summer, when the island, ferry, cafe, and beach services are open to the public.
- Weather notes
- The island outing is weather-sensitive. Wind, rain, cool weather, blue-green algae, and swimming-water quality are worth checking before leaving.