Natura Viva's destinations are located in the beautiful nature of Southern Finland

Get to know the services Natura Viva provides in natures destinations of Southern Finland. From the East Helsinki archipelago to Teijo National Park - the destinations offer something to do in nature throughout the year! Choose a destination and come for kayaking, SUP-boarding, cycling and accommodation!

All Natura Viva services can be found here. Rent kayaks, fatbikes, canoes and SUP-boats. As a season pass holder, you can use the equipment at our destinations on your own, without the need for expensive purchases to start a new hobby! We also offer kayaking courses and guided tours. You can book cabin and caravan accommodation in Nuuksio and Teijo National Parks, as well as in Myllyjärvi in Fiskars.

Vuosaari Paddling Center - Best kayaking routes in Helsinki!

Vuosaaren Melontakeskus is the best place to go outdoors in East Helsinki. Rent a kayak, SUP board, canoe, rowing boat or fatbike and explore the coastline and outdoor islands of East Helsinki. You can also take part in kayaking courses and guided excursions at the kayaking centre. Vuosaari Paddling Centre is open during the summer season, but you can rent fatbikes all year round!

Nuuksio National Park - paddle, bike, sauna and stay!

Nuuksio Hawk's Nest rental center and Cafe Silva are located at Haukkalampi - the starting point of the best hiking trails in Nuuksio. Come and rent canoes, rowing boats, SUP-boats and fatbikes. The peaceful waters of Haukkalampi are perfect for families with children and groups of friends to spend summer days. Water sports equipment is available for hire during the summer season and snowshoes can be rented in Nuuksio during the winter season. Rent a sauna in Nuuksio National Park, and in the summer season you can swim from the pier to Haukkalampi. You can also stay in Nuuksio - check out Tikankolo and Oravankolo wilderness cabins!

We also rent fatbikes at Hotel Korpilampi, from where you can easily cycle to Nuuksio lakeside, Luukki recreational area.

Teijo Nature Center - visit the national park and nearby ironwork villages

Teijo National Park offers the best of Finnish nature. The trails are varied and the services in and around the national park are second to none. Lakes, bogs, forests and open cliffs invite visitors.

Teijo National Park has enough to see for a whole weekend. Book a cottage, log cabin or caravan site and explore the nature of the national park. Teijo Nature Centre has a cosy café and a rental shop where you can hire a kayak, canoe, rowing boat, SUP board or fatbike. Teijo Nature Centre is open in summer and autumn, but in winter you can also rent snowshoes.

Spend a great day outdoors in the nature of Teijo National Park and in the evening enjoy the sauna in Lake Matilda.

Paddling Points in the Helsinki region - get a season pass and discover the archipelagos of Helsinki and Espoo

The coastline of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area is full of great kayaking routes! From our Paddling Points in Kivinokka, Suvisaaristo and Matinkylä you can paddle and do stand-up paddling when it suits you. Get a season pass and discover Helsinki's outdoor islands and paddling waters. During the summer season, we also organise weekly kayak trips and kayak beginner courses at our paddling points.

Fiskars - Stay at Myllyjärvi in a cottage or Tentsile!

The village of Fiskars is a great cultural destination with limited accommodation available. The atmospheric Myllyjärvi Cottage and Tentsile accommodation is located just a few kilometres from the centre of Fiskars. Lake Myllyjärvi is a peaceful body of water with only Myllyjärvi Cottage on its shore!

Destinations

Natura Viva's destinations are located in the beautiful nature of Southern Finland