Scheduled traffic

A boat is heading to an island off the coast of Helsinki.

Suomenlinna & Lonna

Welcome to Suomenlinna and Lonna with the FRS Finland water bus. Two water buses will run from Kauppatori via Lonna to Suomenlinna. 

Suomenlinna and Lonna
A boat is at the dock, surrounded by green bushes.

Eastern archipelago route

The eastern island route follows the route Kalasatama - Herttoniemi - Laajasalo - Vartiosaari - Kivisaari - Satamasaari - Iiluoto - Leikosaari - Vuosaari. The total duration of the cruise is approximately 1 h 45 minutes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Eastern archipelago route
People are walking and enjoying nature in a field covered with yellow flowers.

Vallisaari

Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari are the most biodiverse archipelago in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and a treasure in its own right. 

Vallisaari
A boat is lying on the dock and a woman is walking on the dock. The sun is shining.

Western archipelago route

The Western Archipelago Route is the only water transport route that connects the most spectacular archipelago destinations in Espoo and Helsinki. Along the way, you can enjoy the beauty of the archipelago and stop at various destinations: explore the historical treasures of Suomenlinna, enjoy a delicious meal or sauna in Lonna, or admire the natural wonders of Vallisaari.

Western archipelago route
A boat sailing between the islands of the archipelago next to a sailboat.

Espoo archipelago

Espoo is a maritime city with 58 kilometers of coastline and 165 islands. The islands are easy to explore thanks to a comprehensive route service! 

Espoo archipelago
A large old building in bright colours.

Kivisaari

The villa building at Kivisaari, or Merilinna, was built by K.E. "Kalle" Kontro in 1918. Kontro did not spare any expense in the building project; the main building was designed by architect Eliel Saarinen. In addition to Merilinna, the island also has other accommodation buildings, a sauna, two piers, a barbecue area and a sports field.                                                                                            

Kivisaari