- Date
- Thursday, June 25
- Time
- 14:00-16:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 4-12 years
- Place
- Meri-Rastilan rantametsä / Märssykuja meeting point • Helsinki
- Capacity
- Limited capacity
On this Meri-Rastila outing, guides introduce families to the shoreline forest, rocks, seashore, old forest and wetlands. The walk encourages people to use nearby nature and explains how to behave outdoors. Much of the local nature is protected, and the area is home to birds, bats and other animals.
- Organizer
- Helsingin kaupunki / Pääkaupunkiseudun luontoretkikalenteri
At a glance
- Date
- Thursday, June 25
- Time
- 14:00-16:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 4-12 years
- Languages
- fi
- Capacity
- Limited capacity
- Stroller-friendly
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Food available
- No
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- The route is described as easy and follows wide walking paths, so strollers can join. However, the event image note mentions elevation changes, and full step-free access, toilets, rest stops and the exact route surface could not be confirmed throughout.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The meeting point is at the end of Märssykuja, at the outdoor path junction near Märssykuja 2. Bring a water bottle and easy snacks that do not need heating. Dress for the weather. Dogs are asked to stay at home according to the general nature-trip calendar guidance.
- Schedule notes
- The walk is on Thursday 25.6.2026 at 14.00-16.00.
- Booking notes
- Free entry. No advance registration is needed.
- Age notes
- The outing suits families with children, including families using strollers. For children walking themselves, it works best if a calm outdoor trip of about two hours and about 2.5 km is manageable with their own adult.