Ruutinkoski, Rapids along the Vantaanjoki river in Backas district, Helsinki, Finland.
These 300-meter-long rapids flow through a protected natural reserve covering 8.6 hectares, featuring wetlands and groves that support diverse plant species including cattails, horsetails, and bur-reeds along the riverbanks.
A sawmill operated near these rapids during the late 1700s, utilizing the water power and abundant wood resources that made this location an important site for early regional industry development.
The area serves as a traditional fishing spot for Helsinki residents, hosting recreational anglers who practice fly fishing and light fishing while observing regulations designed to protect local fish populations.
Visitors can access the rapids via stairs leading close to the water, with nearby parking available and public transport connections making it easily reachable for nature observation and outdoor activities.
The site contains one of Finland's rarest tree species, the European white elm, which dates back to the post-Ice Age period when the country experienced a warmer climate.
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