Area
134 ha, water area 992 ha
Address
Läntinen Källvikintie 10, 02480 Kirkkonummi
Services
information board, parking area, cooking shelters, cafe
The Lähteelä recreation area includes a section on the mainland and a vast group of islands, so it is suited to those travelling on water and on land. The landscape is versatile ranging from rocky shores to hills and fields. Lähteelä offers good basic services, and you can do excursions in the area around the year.
Area maintainer homepage: City of Helsinki
Making a fire is permitted in the cooking shelters built for the purpose.
Camping in the area is subject to a small fee.
Dogs and other pets must be kept on a leash.
Area maintainer homepage: City of Helsinki
The Lähteelä recreation area includes a section on the mainland and a vast group of islands, so it is suited to those travelling on water and on land. The landscape is versatile ranging from rocky shores to hills and fields. Lähteelä offers good basic services, and you can do excursions in the area around the year.
Destination information
The area is open to everyone. Lähteelä provides diverse services of which the party maintaining the area is in charge. You need to pay a small fee to camp, visit a sauna or dock in the area.
For example, the Stora Svartö and Lilla Svartö islands are located outside Lähteelä. Stora Svartö is approximately 1 km from the mainland. The crests of the double outcrops on the island rise around 20 metres above sea level.
Routes
A short trail leads to Lähteelä’s observation tower. There are also unmarked trails in the area. Lähteelä is not an accessible destination.
Additional information
Next to Lähteelä, you will find the Porkkalanniemi recreation area.