{"id":124,"date":"2017-12-12T10:04:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T08:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/fin\/english\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2025-09-01T14:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:24:00","slug":"pihlajasaari","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/pihlajasaari\/","title":{"rendered":"Pihlajasaari &#8211; the Recreational Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Pihlajasaari &#8211; the Recreational Island<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Seasonal traffic to Pihlajasaari has ended for the summer season 2025. Thank you for the summer!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari-Ilves-OmarElMrabt.png\" alt=\"Ferry to Pihlajasaari in Helsinki\" width=\"800\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari-Ilves-OmarElMrabt.png 800w, https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari-Ilves-OmarElMrabt-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari-Ilves-OmarElMrabt-768x288.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Photo: JT-Line \/ Omar El Mrabt<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A beautiful archipelago nature destination only a 10-minute ferry journey away from the Ruoholahti and Merisatama piers in Helsinki.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Escape the hustle and bustle of the city at the island of Pihlajasaari, situated only a short ferry journey away from mainland Helsinki. In addition to beautiful sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and gorgeous sea views, the island is home to diverse nature, and quaint old wooden villas \u2013 one of which now contains a restaurant. On the island you can find a two-kilometre-long marked nature trail that provides information and stories on the history of the island.<\/p>\n<p>There are also three public cookshacks on Pihlajasaari that are free to use. All of the cookshacks have drinking water stations and firewood for cooking provided. During weekends it is possible to extend your stay by camping on Eastern Pihlajasaari. The island also has a sauna that you can book in advance.<\/p>\n<p>The ferry service from Merisatama and Ruoholahti to Pihlajasaari is operated on the weekend 10.-11.5.2025 and daily 17.5.-31.8.2025. Dogs are also welcome onboard our vessels and the island, with the exception of the beaches and kids play areas.<\/p>\n<p>You can find more information about Pihlajasaari on the City of Helsinki\u2019s website (information about camping, reserving a sauna etc.) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hel.fi\/helsinki\/en\/culture\/recreation\/islands\/pihlajasaari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And more information about the restaurant at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pihlajasaari.net\/front-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.pihlajasaari.net<\/a><\/p>\n<div class='content-column one_half'><div style=\"padding-right:20px;\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Merisatama-pieni-OmarElMrabt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Merisatama-pieni-OmarElMrabt.png 400w, https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Merisatama-pieni-OmarElMrabt-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Photo: JT-Line \/ Omar El Mrabt<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki.jpg\" alt=\"Kuva_Pihlajasaari_Teemu Saloriutta_ Helsingin kaupunki\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Photo: Teemu Saloriutta &#8211; Helsingin kaupunki<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_Pira_Cousin_Helsingin-kaupunki.jpg\" alt=\"Picture_Pihlajasaari_Pira Cousin_Helsingin kaupunki\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_Pira_Cousin_Helsingin-kaupunki.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_Pira_Cousin_Helsingin-kaupunki-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Photo: Pira Cousin &#8211; Helsingin kaupunki<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='content-column one_half last_column'><div style=\"padding-right:20px;\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki-2.jpg\" alt=\"Picture_ Pihlajasaari_Teemu Saloriutta_Helsingin kaupunki\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Photo: Teemu Saloriutta &#8211; Helsingin kaupunki<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki-3.jpg\" alt=\"Picture_Teemu Saloriutta_Helsingin kaupunki\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki-3.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari_-Teemu-Saloriutta-_-Helsingin-Kaupunki-3-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Photo: Teemu Saloriutta &#8211; Helsingin kaupunki<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari-pieni-OmarElMrabt.png\" alt=\"Pihlajasaari Helsinki\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari-pieni-OmarElMrabt.png 400w, https:\/\/www.jt-line.fi\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Pihlajasaari-pieni-OmarElMrabt-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Photo: JT-Line \/ Omar El Mrabt<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Preserving the unique nature of our archipelago is important to us, and our vessels operating on this route are solely fuelled with<br \/>\nrenewable fuel oil. As pioneers we want to take part in developing low-emission solutions. By using renewable fuel oil we reduce our carbon footprint on the route in question by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend arriving at the Market Square by public transport, if possible. 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Thank you for the summer! Photo: JT-Line \/ Omar El Mrabt A beautiful archipelago nature destination only a 10-minute ferry journey away from the Ruoholahti and Merisatama piers in Helsinki. 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