Natura Viva offers a wide variety of rental outdoor equipment in Helsinki, from kayaks to canoes, SUP boards, Fatbikes and rowing boats
Kayaking is a great way to access the beautiful archipelago of Eastern Helsinki! In summer the days are long and there is plenty of light for paddling throughout the day. Beginners and experts alike can rent a kayak from us and find themselves a suitable route to paddle.
The Baltic Sea offers usually enjoyable and calm paddling conditions, suitable also for beginners. There are several recreational islands within a small paddling distance, on which you are allowed to go ashore. Some of these islands even allow camping, there are public saunas and common campfire places. Vuosaari Paddling Center is the best destination for kayaking in Southern Finland!
Equipment available in Vuosaari Paddling Center
Kayaks - for both both beginners and people with experience
Paddle boards - Stand-up paddles that accommodate peaceful summer trips and longer expeditions
Canoes and rowing boats - take your family to a nice tour around the archipelago
Fatbikes - The nature trails of Kallahti and Uutela provide beautiful marine landscapes and varying terrain.
We suggest to make your reservation online to ensure the availability of equipment.
Natura Viva Vuosaari Paddling Center serves everyone interested in paddling
Natura Viva's paddling center in Helsinki, Vuosaari is the number one destination for every paddling lover in the middle of beautiful and maritime Helsinki. The canoeing center is open from the beginning of May to the end of September.
Rent a kayak, SUP board, rowing boat or Fatbike, also come for a coffee!
Vuosaari Paddling Centre opening hours 2027
May 15.5.–30.5.
Closed on weekdays
Saturday 10-18
Sunday 12-17
In May we organise kayaking beginners' courses and Guided tours
June, July and August 31.5.–30.7.
Weekdays 14–21
Saturday 10–21
Sunday 10–18
August 31.7.–29.8.
Weekdays 14–20
Saturday 10–20
Sunday 10–18
September 30.8.–12.9.
Closed on weekdays
Saturday 12-17
Sunday 12-17
Getting to Vuosaari Paddling Centre
Address: Harbonkatu 13, 00980 Helsinki – Open in Google Maps
By public transport: We recommend arriving by public transport. Bus 560 stops at the end of Harbonkatu. From Rastila metro station it is a 15–20 minute walk.
By bike or on foot: Also a recommended way to reach the Paddling Centre.
By car: There are parking spaces in front of the Paddling Centre. On weekdays parking is limited to 4 hours.
Plan your route with the HSL Journey Planner: enter your starting point to see the public transport route.
Season passes
Check out Natura Viva Season Passes. Choose your own sport or buy the Season Pass For Nature and spend the year outdoors!
With a Natura Viva season pass you can paddle, kayak, cycle in the most beautiful destination of Southern Finland. For the season 2024 you will have nine different destinations with varying outdoor equipment.
Get to know the Season passes!