- Date
- Sunday, July 19
- Time
- 12:00-15:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 4-12 years
- Capacity
- Limited capacity
On this marine-biology outing, families explore Harakka Island's varied shoreline nature with guides. The programme is hands-on: families look at what can be found in the water, among seaweed and on the shore rocks, while getting to know Harakka's Baltic Sea nature. The outing is outdoors, and the route may also use rocky sections.
- Organizer
- Helsingin kaupunki / Harakan luontokeskus
At a glance
- Date
- Sunday, July 19
- Time
- 12:00-15:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 4-12 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 island as fairly easy to walk, but the outing also moves on rocks that can be slippery in rainy weather. The Harakka ferry is not accessible, but 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 12:00 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. Harakka does not have a café, so bring water and snacks. Visitors cannot arrive with their own boat or bring dogs.
- Booking notes
- No advance registration is used. The maximum capacity is 50 participants, so arrive in good time and make the 12:00 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. Card or MobilePay is the preferred payment method.
- Age notes
- This is a whole-family outing. It is likely to work best for children who can move outdoors on shore paths and rocks with their own adult; smaller children may need carrying or other adult help.