Electric boat in Baltic sea with two persons on board.

Seaside & Archipelago

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Happiness is spending time by the sea, and in Espoo, it couldn't be any easier with 165 islands and 40km of Espoo Waterfront Walkway to be explored! Hop on a city bike or metro from Helsinki City Center and enjoy Espoo's seaside in just about 15 minutes!

Head to explore Espoo's Beautiful Seaside and Local Islands

Experiences
Map of Espoo Waterfront Walkway and seaside area with points that are assigned to tourism services in the area

Espoo Waterfront Walkway

Place to stay
Dron view over partly frozen seaside with one island closer and mainland with buildings in distance

Seaside Accommodation

Place to stay
Person in hammock during golden hour

Camping areas along coastline and local islands

Experiences
Wooden view tower in the middle of forest and sun shining behind

Activities Along the Coast

Explore Espoo's islands by scheduled public boats during summer season

Experiences
Saaristovene matkalla merella Espoon saaristossa.

Public Boats to Espoo Islands

Welcome to explore Espoo's islands by hopping on scheduled public boats. In just one day, you can explore several local islands or have a great day trip program!
Experiences
Boat sailing the Baltic sea with Finnish flag

Public boats between Espoo and Helsinki

Hop on scheduled archipelago boats between Espoo and Helsinki. In one day, you can visit multiple islands, including the World UNESCO Site - Suomenlinna, or take a cruise from Helsinki Market Square to Espoo's Pentala island.
Experiences
Man riding a citybike

Bike & Boat (not only for cyclists)

Bike & Boat archipelago route for Cyclists will allow you to cycle part of the beautiful Espoo's Waterfront Walkway and return by public boat!

5 Espoo Islands accessible by Scheduled Public Boats (Summer season)

Ilmakuvaa Pentalan saaresta rannan tuntumasta ja merelle aueten.

Pentala Island

Gulla Villan old wooden house and restaurant at Iso Vasikkasaari island

Iso Vasikkasaari Island

Group exploring Gåsgrund island

Gåsgrund Island

Rocky island view to the Baltic Sea with boat crossing

Stora Herrö Island

Group walking on Rövaren island

Rövaren Island

All you need to know

Pieni poika katsoo kiikareilla merelle rantakaislikkoon Laajalahdella.

Laajalahti Nature Reserve

Women capturing sunset from sailing boat

Delicious Cruises to Espoo Waters

Skipperi boats parked by the deck

Boat Rental Services

The cover photo of Visit Espoo Sea & Archipelago brochure.

The Maritime Espoo in a brochure

Get familiar with the maritime sights and services along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway in our newest brochure!

Explore the Espoo Waterfront Walkway brochure

Hero Image: Visit Espoo / Mika Viitanen