Kaunissaari Island

Kaunissaari island is located 22 kilometers out to the sea from Helsinki. There is a commercial boat from Vuosaari that will take you there in 50-60 minutes and the boat runs from mid-May to mid-September. In Kaunissaari there are cabins and rowing boat for rent and you are able to camp in designated areas. In addition, there are five cooking shelters for adventurers but if you wish not to cook yourself, head to the Kaunissaari restaurant. The  2 kilometers long and 800 meters wide island has diverse animal and plant range and excellent fishing waters. There are both rocky and wonderful sand beaches.

 

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