Osoite
Helsinki
Palvelut
dry toilet, campfire site, jetty, sauna
Malkasaari’s rocky shores and forested interior offer pleasantly relaxed nature experiences. While following the trail around the island, you will find several suitable spots to enjoy your snacks and the sea views. During good ice winters, the island is suitable for excursions year-round, as it is located only about a kilometer from the mainland in the inner archipelago of East Helsinki.
Traces of the past villa era are still visible on Malkasaari, and the old courtyards provide today’s campers with the flattest tent sites on the island. It is easy to fall asleep listening to the sounds of nature, even though the city is right next door.
Dogs and other pets must be kept on a leash.
Malkasaari’s rocky shores and forested interior offer pleasantly relaxed nature experiences. While following the trail around the island, you will find several suitable spots to enjoy your snacks and the sea views. During good ice winters, the island is suitable for excursions year-round, as it is located only about a kilometer from the mainland in the inner archipelago of East Helsinki.
Traces of the past villa era are still visible on Malkasaari, and the old courtyards provide today’s campers with the flattest tent sites on the island. It is easy to fall asleep listening to the sounds of nature, even though the city is right next door.
Destination information
Malkasaari is suitable for those traveling with many types of watercraft. Its shores are open and rocky, but also have sandy bottoms. Paddlers and SUP boarders will find good landing spots, the best of which are located on the northern side of the island. For boaters, landing is made easier by a pier and about ten buoy spots on the north side. Not having your own boat is no problem, as there is a connecting ferry service to the island from June to August.
The island was once home to a couple of villas, one of which has since been demolished while the other remains in private use. A cooking shelter has been built upon the stone foundation of the demolished villa for the enjoyment of hikers. A small wood-heated sauna adds to the island’s unique atmosphere and will be available for booking starting in July 2026.
A trail approximately one kilometer long circles the island, offering many pleasant spots to stop and enjoy a picnic. The island’s nature consists of park-like woodland, which also serves as a habitat for several species of bats. You can take a refreshing dip in the water from the island’s sandy beaches. To prevent soil erosion, visitors are encouraged to stick to the well-trodden paths.
Accessibility
Malkasaari has a gentle terrain, and its paths are narrow forest trails. There are no accessible services on the island.
Additional information
Many other interesting island excursion destinations are located nearby, such as Kotiluoto, Villaluodot, Kalliosaari, Läntinen Neitsytsaari, and Pikku Leikosaari.
