Läntinen Pihlajasaari, Recreational island in southern Helsinki, Finland
The west section of Pihlajasaaret includes multiple beaches, forest paths, and rocky areas spread across its natural landscape measuring 2.8 kilometers in length.
The island functioned as a crucial fishing harbor during the early 1900s, with fishermen establishing temporary structures in the northern section for their daily operations.
The island maintains designated areas for traditional Finnish sauna experiences, swimming, and outdoor cooking facilities that reflect local recreational customs.
Visitors can reach the island through regular ferry services from Merisatama and Ruoholahti during summer months, with a journey time of 10 minutes from mainland Helsinki.
The harbor provides 24 mooring arms and 21 buoy moorings for boats, while the island includes specific areas designated for naturist swimming activities.
Location: Eteläinen suurpiiri
Location: Helsinki
Address: Pihlajasaari, Helsinki, Finland
GPS coordinates: 60.13800,24.91412
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:06
Helsinki offers a unique mix of Nordic traditions and modern urban spaces. The city features public saunas like Sompasauna by the sea, where entry is free thanks to volunteer work, as well as century-old market halls such as Hakaniemi, built in 1914. Surrounding islands like Sisä-Hattu allow visitors to view ancient rock carvings in preserved natural surroundings, while Kivinokka beach provides direct access to the sea from a wooded area. Downtown combines various architectural styles, from granite churches to wooden buildings like Kamppi Chapel, a quiet spot amid the city's activity. Art enthusiasts will find the graffiti wall at Suvilahti, a legal space for artistic expression, and those seeking less-known locations will discover themed bars like Trillby & Chadwick, decorated in the 1920s style. A few kilometers away, Liesjärvi National Park offers hiking trails through forests abundant in berries and mushrooms, while the abandoned villas of Kruunuvuori reflect a bygone era.
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Merisatama
2.4 km
Hyväntoivonpuisto
2.1 km
Rokkiporkkana
2.3 km
Atlantinsilta
1.5 km
Lokkiluoto
1.8 km
West Terminal 1
1.9 km
Koirakari
1.6 km
Merikatu 35
2.3 km
Päiväkoti Eira
2.3 km
As - Oy Ehrensvärdsvägen 19
2.4 km
Tyynenmerenkatu 2
2.4 km
Asunto-osakeyhtiö Osma
2.4 km
Asunto Oy Wecksellintie 4
2.4 km
Asunto Oy Aukio Bostads Ab - Engelinaukio 17
2.4 km
As - Oy Ehrensvärdintie 21
2.4 km
Asunto-Oy Salla Bostads-Ab
2.3 km
Armfeltintie 6 - Engelinaukio 10
2.4 km
Asunto Oy Aukio Bostads Ab - Engelinaukio 15
2.4 km
Asunto Oy Engelinaukio 13
2.4 km
Munkkisaarenkatu 1 (4386)
2.4 km
Hernesaaren Ranta
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Tyynenmerenkatu 6
2.2 km
As - Oy Engelinaukio 7
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Asunto Oy Speranski - Merikatu 29
2.4 km
Engelinaukio 8
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Ehrensvärdintie 24
2.4 km
Sisä-Hattu
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