Best Beaches In & Near Helsinki
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1. Kansanpuisto
Ville Säävuori Travel time from Helsinki: approx 1 hr
The tiny beach of Kansanpuisto offers a great view of nearby Hirvensalo Island, which is reachable via the Pukinsalmi channel, through which ships travel to the Port of Turku. All of this makes this little park and beach area quite busy, with bathers, swimmers, and beach sports enthusiasts of all kinds frequenting the area. There is a playground for children, a volleyball court, nearby restaurants, and a villa.
Kansanpuisto Beach is… read more »
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2. Otanlahti
Joe Kaniini Travel time from Helsinki: approx 1 hr
Another one of the many inland lake areas that boast sandy beaches as well, Otanlahti Beach offers a scenic view of the expansive waters that dominate the area.
Here you'll find an array of fishing and sailing boats - year-round boating is a popular activity here. The same can be said about swimming, as the beach area boasts some of the best and clearest water near Espoo.
In addition to that, there… read more »
