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Archipelago Plants on Harakka

Date
Thursday, July 2
Time
17:00-19:00
Price
Free
Age
8-14 years
Capacity
Limited capacity

On the Archipelago Plants on Harakka outing, guides introduce Harakka Island's varied vegetation and touch on the island's history. The walk looks calmly at flowering plants and explains how some plants have had medicinal or practical uses. The amount of walking is moderate on the small island, and the routes are easy to walk.

Organizer
Helsingin kaupunki / Harakan luontokeskus

At a glance

Date
Thursday, July 2
Time
17:00-19:00
Price
Free
Age
8-14 years
Languages
fi
Capacity
Limited capacity
Toilets
Yes
Baby changing
Yes
Stroller-friendly
Partial
Accessibility
Partial
Food available
No
Parking nearby
Partial
Travel estimate with HSL from my location
Accessibility
The event source describes the amount of walking as moderate and the routes as easy to walk, but the Harakka ferry and island terrain are not fully accessible. The driver can help lift a pram or light wheelchair aboard if needed. Part of the sandy shore route can work with a pram, but rocky sections, steps, the hill to the Nature House and possible route restrictions can make moving around difficult.

Plan your visit

Practical notes
The outing starts at Harakka's pier area after the 17:00 ferry has arrived on the island. The ferry leaves from Ullanlinnanlaituri beside Café Ursula, at Ehrenströmintie 3; raise the white wooden call sign on the pier 5 minutes before departure. Visitors cannot arrive with their own boat or bring dogs to Harakka. There is no café on the island, so bring your own water bottle or snack if needed.
Booking notes
No advance registration is needed. The listed maximum capacity is 50 participants, so arrive in good time and make the 17:00 ferry.
Price notes
The guided outing is free, but the ferry is paid separately. A Harakka return trip costs EUR 9 for adults, EUR 6 for children aged 7-17 and retirees, and is free for children under 7. According to the ferry operator, cash is not accepted; card or MobilePay can be used.
Age notes
The outing is not specifically children's programming, but it suits school-age children interested in plants, the archipelago and a calm guided outdoor walk with their own adult.

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