Area
5 hectares, nautical area 6 hectares
Nautical Chart Folio
A 618, A 619
Address
Loviisa
Services
information boards, campfire sites, dry toilets, mooring rings, mooring buoys, jetties
Bockhamn is a world class nature harbour. It is located on Byö island, just in front of Sarvisalo. The harbour is a safe place to stay overnight no matter how rough the sea may be. Although the bay is mostly sheltered by the surrounding woodland. This historic harbour is even thought to have been used as a stopping off point for Viking explorers on their expeditions to Russia and beyond.
You are allowed to build a fire in the campfire site intended for the purpose in the map. When a wildfire warning is in force it is forbidden to make a fire also in the campfire site.
Dogs and other pets must be kept on a leash.
Bockhamn is a world class nature harbour. It is located on Byö island, just in front of Sarvisalo. The harbour is a safe place to stay overnight no matter how rough the sea may be. Although the bay is mostly sheltered by the surrounding woodland. This historic harbour is even thought to have been used as a stopping off point for Viking explorers on their expeditions to Russia and beyond.
Destination information
There is a marked boating lane just off the coast of Byö island. Visitors to Bockhamn Bay should note that access to the bay is gained from a surprisingly narrow channel and can even go unnoticed without precise knowledge of its location. The water depth is 3-4 metres in the strait. Bockhamn Bay is slightly shallower, with a depth of 2-3 metres at its centre. The bottom of the bay is soft and muddy. The Uuvi outdoor area consists of two sites that adjoin the bay. The sites have jetties, which make mooring easier. Bockhamn is also suitable for paddlers and even offers shallow beaches for landfall.
Accessibility
Although access to the area is not unobstructed, mooring at the jetties is quite easy. Visitors who intend on exploring the island on foot should note that the walking tracks are narrow and include rough terrain.
Additional information
Bockham was still inhabited by permanent residents up until 1990. Today, all that remains are summer houses. Bockhamn is a popular legs on boat tours through Gulf of Finland.


