Kivinokka is a beautiful and varied nature destination, with old growth forests and marine nature that provide a wonderful setting for hiking. Get outdoors in Kivinokka, Helsinki - rent a kayak from Natura Viva.
Kivinokka is located in the Kulosaari district of Helsinki. Kivinokka is open to all and a popular summer holiday destination for city dwellers, attracting holidaymakers to spend their leisure time amidst stunning seascapes. The Kivinokka outdoor area is traffic-free and is a wonderful place to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.
Come and discover the diverse natural sites of the Kivinokka. The nature trail through Kivinokka's old primeval forest is an enjoyable walk, the Kivinokka bird tower is an interesting place to observe bird life and the Kivinokka cliffs are a lovely place to sit amidst the stunning marine nature.
In the traditional summer cottage area of Kivinokka, you can stroll along the wooded paths around the small huts. The natural small barns of the summer cottages are a delight for the summer hiker. The hustle and bustle of the city is left behind when you take a dip in the sea at Kivinokka beach. The sea breeze caresses the waters of Kivinokka's shores with a pleasant caress for SUP boarders. SUP boats and kayaks can be rented from Kivinokka and it's easy to go on longer kayak trips to the sea.
Summer destination in Helsinki
Kivinokka is a great outdoor recreation area and nature destination where thousands of city dwellers go hiking and spend their free time. Kivinokka has long been a holiday destination for Helsinki's residents. It is only a short distance from the centre of Helsinki to the scenic Kivinokka, where you can make a day trip or stay for a longer stay in a cottage.
Summer holidaymakers enjoying Kivinokka's small summer cottages and colonial garden cottages create a unique summer cottage atmosphere in Kivinokka. The colourful and charming summer cottages and their natural courtyards are located in the middle of the lovely forest landscape of Kivinokka. Around the summer cottages, you can stroll along lovely woodland paths and admire the unique summer holiday and Kivinokka summer cottage culture up close.
Kivinokka nature trail and bird tower
There is a guided nature trail through Kivinokka's old primeval forest and beautiful tar-plank grove. For example, take a day trip through the marine nature of Kivinokka and walk the Kivinokka nature trail, which is a few hundred metres long.
The Kivinokka nature trail winds through the area's nature and leads to the bird tower. From the Kivinokka bird tower, you can spot the many bird species in the area and admire the magnificent natural views of the Old Town Bay Nature Reserve. From the bird tower, you may see a colony of silky-winged warblers and hear the warbler singing. At dusk, a lucky hiker might see Kivinokka bats.
Kivinokka forests
From the Kivinokka nature trail, it is easy to wander deeper into the Kivinokka forest for a stroll. In the quiet and peaceful forests of Kivinokka, you can enjoy the peace of nature away from the sounds of the city.
Bring your own snacks and take a lovely walk in the forest. Kivinokka Forest is an easy place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the seaside forest scenery. The forest is home to a variety of animals and there's plenty to see, for example, you might come across some of the hardened coal boulders that have been carved into the rock by melting glaciers.
Stone beak from the sea
You can explore Kivinokka from the sea, for example by SUP boarding or kayaking. Rent a kayak or SUP board from Natura Viva's Kivinokka paddling spot and go on a kayaking trip to Helsinki's seascapes.
The Kivinokka peninsula juts out onto Helsinki's scenic Vanhankaupunginsel.
Along the nature-rich shores of Kivinokka, it's a great place to SUP-board and explore the marine nature of the Kivinokka area from further afield. From Kivinokka, it's also easy to kayak to many of the city's other beautiful nature spots, such as Lammassaari.
Kivinokka is easy to get to
Kivinokka is easy to reach by public transport. You can take the metro to Kulosaari and Herttoniemi metro stations and walk about 10 minutes to Kivinokka. You can also get to Kivinokka by bike. For example, it takes about half an hour to cycle from the centre of Helsinki to Kivinokka.
You can also get to Kivinokka by kayak, rowing boat or small outboard motorboat.
