Porkkala

Rocky shore and rocky islet in the foreground, open sea behind.

Spend a relaxed day by the sea or go for a boating adventure in one of the most beautiful seascapes on Finland's coast. In the spring and autumn, when migratory birds fly over the area in large flocks, the area turns into a birdwatcher's paradise. Porkkala is the culturally and naturally rich treasure of Helsinki region.

Suitability: For families with children. There are also accessible services.

The area is owned and managed by the cities of Helsinki and Vantaa, municipalities of Kirkkonummi and Nurmijärvi, Uudenmaan virkistysalueyhdistys association and Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.

This is the web page nationalparks.fi/porkkala