With the Scheduled Route Line from Otaniemi harbour, you can enjoy exploring 4 different islands (Iso Vasikkasaari, Gåsgrund, Stora Herrö, and Rövaren) in Espoo's archipelago. In a single day, you can visit up to 2 islands, as the route offers 3 loops per day and the boat departs from 4 mainland harbours (Otaniemi, Haukilahti, Nokkala, and Suomenoja). With this boat line, it is also possible to arrive and camp overnight on Gåsgrund, Stora Herrö, and Rövaren islands. When planning to visit these outer islands, it is important to bring enough drinking water and snacks, as all three islands are remote wilderness areas with no purchasable goods. Camping on Iso Vasikkasaari island is not allowed.
Route Information
Route stops: Otaniemi (Otaranta) → Haukilahti → Nokkala (Matinkylä) → Iso Vasikkasaari island → Suomenoja (Finnoo) → Stora Herrö island → Rövaren island → Gåsgrund island → Otaniemi (Otaranta)
Stops in the following islands: Iso Vasikkasaari, Stora Herrö, Rövaren, Gåsgrund
The route is operated by m/s Koskelo, FRS Finland Oy, tel: +358 45 615 1633.
The timetable is valid between:
2.6.2026 - 9.8.2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
10.8.2026 - 30.8.2026 on Saturdays and Sundays (15.-16.8.; 22.-23.8.; and 29.-30.8.)
Note: The route is not operating on Mondays! Passenger numbers and weather conditions can affect the schedule. The route operates normally during Midsummer's Eve.
Parking & Services in harbours
- There are approximately 150 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 400 m away
- Cafés & Restaurants nearby: Bistro Ranta (Radisson Blu Hotel)
- There are approximately 100 parking spots next to the harbour area.
- The nearest bus stop is located 400m away.
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Strindberg by the Sea, Skiffer Haukilahti, Café Mellsten
- There are approximately 100 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 650 m away
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Nokkalan Majakka; Café Merenneito
- There are approximately 40 parking spots in the harbor area.
- The nearest bus stop is 500m away.
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Café Gabriela
Schedule Route Line from Otaniemi Harbour - departures
↓ signs direction down
→ signs direction to the right
↑ signs direction up
| Otaniemi (Otaranta) | 9:00 ↓ | 17:00 → | 17:00 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haukilahti | 9:40 | 16:20 | ↓ |
| Nokkala (Matinkylä) | 9:50 | 16:10 | ↓ |
| Iso Vasikkasaari Island | 10:00 | 16:00 | ↓ |
| Suomenoja (Finnoo) | 10:15 | 15:45 | ↓ |
| Stora Herrö Island | 11:15 | 14:45 | 18:15 |
| Rövaren Island | 11:25 | 14:35 | 18:25 |
| Gåsgrund Island | 12:00 | 14:00 | 19:00 |
| Otaniemi (Otaranta) | 13:00 → | 13:00 ↑ | 20:00 |
Pricing
Scheduled Route Line from Otaniemi:
- Adults 7€ /one-way; 14€ / return ticket
- Special groups and children: 3,5 € / one-way; 7 € / return ticket. For more information about the discounted fee, contact FRS Finland.
- Children under 7 years old travel for free with an adult
- Free-of-charge with the +68 Sportti wristband (An adult friend of the +68 Sportti wristband holder is also free-of-charge). Note: You must have the Sportti wristband when entering the boat.
Note: Tickets are purchased directly when entering the boat. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance. Please note that the HSL travel card is not valid on the island boats. Tickets can be paid for by card or in cash. Water bus companies prefer card payments.
Accessibility / Barrier-free information
The boat can be entered with a manual wheelchair, but an assistant is required. Unfortunately, you cannot get on the boat with an electric wheelchair due to its weight. There is no actual ramp to the boat, but an assistant lifts the wheelchair over the threshold.
Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilets on the boats at the moment.
The Route Line from Otaniemi has space only for 1-2 wheelchairs at a time. Please contact the FRS Finland crew to confirm the availability. Note that the outer islands: Gåsgrund Island, Stora Herrö Island, and Rövaren Island are not accessible. Iso Vasikkasaari Island is accessible to wheelchair visitors, but it is recommended to have an assistant/non-wheelchair visitor along. There is an accessible toilet at Iso Vasikkasaari Island.
Islands to explore with this boat line
Hero Image: Visit Espoo / Kathrin Deter
