Vogelbeobachtungsplätze in Helsinki

Lammassaari

Uutela

The calm of Lauttasaari

Isosaari

Little birdwatcher in Espoo

Vogelbeobachtungsplätze

Vanhankaupunginlahti bay area is a unique nature-, culture- and recreational area close to Helsinki city centre. The bay area reeds are, also internationally, significant bird nesting and watching areas. Several endangered eg. bird-, insect-, bat- and polypore species live in the surrounding nature and especially the surrounding woods. There are bird watching towers and shelters in the area for nature enthusiasts. The wide trail network consists of eg. hiking trails, duck boards and cycling paths. A part of the trails are accessible with wheelchairs and such.

1. Vanhankaupunginlahti bay area

The Vanhankaupunginlahti bay area, the fields of Viikki and Vantaanjoki river create a unique nature whole in the middle of Helsinki. It is easy to explore the nature along the trails and see the bay area and its birdlife from the bird watching towers.

The Pornaistenniemi area is easily reached via the bridge from Arabia.

2. Pornaistenniemi bird watching tower

Lammassaari is a recreational island close to Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids near Arabianranta, next to Kuusiluoto. Accessible duckboards (a path made of wooden planks) begin from Pornaistenniemi. Together with the nature trail Lap of Nature, the duckboards form an accessible recreational path of approx. 3,5km.

Lammassaari is part of the Viikki-Vanhankaupunginlahti nature reserve. All visitors should respect the peace of nature both inside the nature protection area as well as in the surrounding green areas. Lammassaari is a perfect place for nature hikes and bird watching while there are thousands of migrating birds in the area every spring and autumn.

Please notice that there are private cottages in the area and walking in the area should be on marked paths only.

Though the name Lammassaari, meaning "sheep island" in Finnish, sheep can't be found here but on the nearby Kuusiluoto island instead (in summertime).

3. Lammassaari

Vuosaari landfill hill is a man-made recreational area in north Vuosaari. The former dump and landfill area has become an open natural area where domestic plants grow naturally in meadowy and rocky conditions. Since its 60 metres in height, there's also a viewing point with a magnificent view over the surrounding area and eg. the Vuosaari harbour.

4. Vuosaaren täyttömäki - Vuosaari Landfill Hill

Uutela is the largest and most naturally diversified recreational area in East Helsinki. It includes rugged glaciated rock formations, coastal scenes bordered by flood meadows and alder trees, forest and marshland, old summer houses, and the historically important features and grazing lands of Skata Farm. The nature trail at Uutela consists of two walking tours of differing length forming a figure 8 pattern. There are two cooking shelters and a toilet for visitors to use.

5. Uutela Nature Trail

The Myllykallio bird watching tower is located in a green area on the highest spot of west Lauttasaari.

6. Myllykallion bird watching tower

Since the 16th century Isosaari island, a pearl in the outer archipelago of Helsinki, has been a landmark for sailors and as a base for fishermen, later a military base and a research centre. 

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7. Isosaari

Laajalahti Nature Reserve is one of the best bird wetlands within the metropolitan area. It is a fantastic place to observe birds both during migration and at other times. Visitors can enjoy the area's landscape and wildlife from its bird watching towers and trails without disturbing them.

The Laajalahti bird watching tower is located at Otaniemi on the trail which begins at Konemiehentie road.

8. Maarin lintutorni, Laajalahti bird watching tower

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Helsinki bietet im Frühling viele gute Möglichkeiten zur Vogelbeobachtung. Die meisten Plätze sind ganz einfach mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln oder dem Fahrrad zu erreichen. Wir stellen Ihnen fünf dieser Orte vor....