- Date
- Wednesday, August 19
- Time
- 18:00-20:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 6-17 years
- Capacity
- Limited capacity
This guided walk starts in Hotel Pier 4's roof garden, with views over the South Harbour and Katajanokka. The route continues through the park area around Katajanokka's former prison, Merikasarmi Park and Laivastopuisto. It ends in Tove Jansson Park, renovated in summer 2026 and home to a Moomintroll statue. Along the way, the group discusses the Moomins, the importance of gardens and Tove Jansson. It is a gentle way for families to discover Katajanokka's parks together.
- Organizer
- Helsingin kaupunki
At a glance
- Date
- Wednesday, August 19
- Time
- 18:00-20:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 6-17 years
- Languages
- fi
- Capacity
- Limited capacity
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- According to the City, the walk is suitable for people with reduced mobility who can walk at a leisurely pace. The roof garden is reached first by lift, but the final section is by stairs. The listing does not give detailed information about the route surface, step-free access or using a pram, so confirm these with the organiser before you go if they are important.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The walk starts from the Hotel Pier 4 lobby at Katajanokanlaituri 4. To reach the roof garden, take the lift from the lobby to the fourth floor and then continue by stairs. The route is about 2 km and ends in Tove Jansson Park. Dress for the weather and wear suitable walking shoes.
- Schedule notes
- One future walk is confirmed for this event.
- Booking notes
- No advance registration, ticket link or booking is listed.
- Price notes
- The City's excursion calendar lists the walk as free of charge.
- Age notes
- The City's excursion calendar marks the walk as suitable for families, and its excursions are generally suitable for school-age children. The gentle two-kilometre walk and its park, Moomin and Tove Jansson themes are likely to suit primary-school-age children and older with their own adult.