The forest This is one of our favorite forests near…read moreHelsinki. Lovely evergreen forest by the Kaitalampi lake. You can smell the moss and the woods in the air. There are several paths and one takes you around the lake / pond and it's about 1 h walk. The lake The lake is lovely clean water and there's several places to go for a swim and to change clothes. Hhh. Amenities There's several places for setting up a fire, the wood is provided and ready for use free of charge. Changing rooms and forest toilets are also available if needed. Location Easy to reach by bus, car or bike (for avid bikers) from Helsinki. Several parking spots also at Luukki direction. Remember to respect every man's rights and leave no trace. Enjoy this beautiful forest and let it enhance your heart!

It's just a beach, nothing too special. The water is nice though but too cold to swim in, and the…read morebeach is pretty clean. There's also a swing set on the sand, but besides that there's not much going on. Worth a look if you're around the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

The week is over, the sun is shining and you want to party? Each sunny and warm day during the…read moresummer Hietaniemen Ranta and café turn into a big beach club. Party on the sandy beach with your friends and enjoy the Finnish summer. The Hietsu Beach Jam is from 12 till 18.00. After that the sunset terrace is open for you till midnight. Btw. it's the biggest sand beach in Helsinki and is also a great place for swimming and sunbathing. Check it out!