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City Rowing Boats in Helsinki – Rent a Rowing Boat or Get a Season Pass

Rent a rowing boat in Helsinki and enjoy an easy summer activity on the sea from Aurinkolahti or the Vuosaari Paddling Center. A Helsinki city rowing boat is a flexible, self-service option for short sea trips, relaxed outdoor days, and discovering the city from the water without owning your own boat.

No previous boating experience is needed, but customers must be able to move on the water responsibly and follow the given safety instructions. Before departure, you will receive the necessary guidance on using the boat, the equipment, and moving around the nearby area.

What is a Helsinki City Rowing Boat?

The idea is simple: a city rowing boat is ready for you at the shore, and the necessary equipment is included in your booking. You can book a self-service rowing boat for 1–4 hours in Aurinkolahti and at the Vuosaari Paddling Center.

  • A city rowing boat is a responsible and easy alternative to owning your own rowing boat or other water sports equipment.

  • The self-service model allows wide opening hours. You can book a rowing boat between 08:00 and 21:00.

Rent a Rowing Boat or Buy a Season Pass in Helsinki

Single Rowing Boat Rental

A single rowing boat rental is the best option when you want to try the service. Book your rowing boat online, choose a suitable time and departure location, and head out on the water.

  • The rental includes the rowing boat, oars, and adult life vests. Children’s life jackets must be brought by the customer when needed.

  • Rental bookings can be made up to three days in advance from the time of booking.

Helsinki City Rowing Boat Season Pass

The Helsinki city rowing boat season pass is a good choice if you want to get out on the water more often during the summer. With a season pass, rowing can become part of your everyday summer routine — head to the sea whenever it suits you.

The season pass is especially suitable for people living nearby, active outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to make the sea a regular part of summer in Helsinki.

  • With a season pass, you can make one 1–4 hour rowing boat booking per day.

  • Season pass holders can make rowing boat bookings up to 14 days in advance from the time of booking.

How Does Self-Service Rental Work?

  1. Book your city rowing boat online.

  2. Choose your preferred time and departure location.

  3. Arrive at the shore and receive the necessary instructions.

  4. Use the rowing boat independently and follow the safety guidelines.

  5. Return the boat after your booked rental time.

Location

City rowing boats are available in Aurinkolahti and at the Vuosaari Paddling Center in Helsinki.