Eastern archipelago route
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Eastern Helsinki
The Eastern Island Route is Helsinki's only internal water transport route from the mainland to the mainland. During the trip, you will experience authentic island life and, once there, the natural experiences of East Helsinki. The route takes you to the Helsinki archipelago, where other public vessels rarely go to. The trip includes a passage through the Degerö channel and the small islands of Kallahdenselkä. In Vuosaari, Aurinkolahti beach, Kallahdenniemi and Uutela Nature Park await you. Additional information about the islands along the route is also available on the City of Helsinki's website.
From June to August, the Eastern Archipelago Route runs the folowwing route: Meritullintori – Kalasatama – Herttoniemi – Laajasalo – Vartiosaari – Kotiluoto – Satamasaari – Malkasaaari – Iso Iiluoto – Leikosaari – Neitsytsaari – Vuosaari. The cruise duration is then approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
In September, the Eastern Archipelago Route runs the following route: Kalasatama – Herttoniemi – Laajasalo – Vartiosaari – Satamasaari – Iso Iiluoto – Leikosaari – Vuosaari. The cruise duration is then approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Please note that Iso Iiluoto, Satamasaari, Kivisaari and Leikosaari are private islands and permission is needed for visiting them.
