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The seashores and forest paths in Eastern Helsinki are enjoyable regardless of the season.
The Vuosaari district is a special place for biking. Being mostly flat, the terrain provides for an easy ride and you can easily reach long distances in a short amount of time. And of course the are plenty of nice beaches and recreational grounds for picnics and breaks in between the pedaling. As you embark on a Fatbike trip of your own, along with the rental bike we will provide you with a helmet. Stroll around the district for just a couple of hours or rent the bike overnight. Fatbiking is a fun way to get to know the Vuosaari area and to find its secret spots!
As their moniker suggests, the tires of the Fatbikes are wider then normal and the tire pressure can be kept on a lower-than-normal level. This provides for more friction and better handling attributes. On a Fatbike You can easily pedal on demanding surfaces such as wet and soft soil, ice and snow.
When purchasing your season subscription, you will be able to rent our Fatbikes on all our Fatbike rental hubs. With the season subscription you will be able to rent a Fatbike at any given day, regardless of the weather and season. Rental periods start from 2 hours and extend to whole day's rentals. When placing your Fatbike reservation, you will receive more detailed instructions and the pin code to the self-service rental hub and to the Fatbike lock. Now is the perfect time to go and explore the nature on a Fatbike!
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There are also scheduled guided Fatbike tours available at the Vuosaari Paddling Center. Please read more here!
Choosing the right Fatbike size (+amount of rental bikes at Vuosaari):
Size XS is suitable for riders 155–165 cm in height. (1 bike.)
Size S is suitable for riders 166–175 cm in height. (2 bikes.)
Size M is suitable for riders 176–185 cm in height. (5 bikes.)
Size L is suitable for riders 185–195+ cm in height. (5 bikes.)
Guided Fatbike tours
Helsinki is full of nature and a great way to explore it is by riding a Fatbike with our skilled guides. The bikes are easy and fun to ride. We ride on dirt roads and small tracks through forests and along the coast of eastern Helsinki. The bikes work well in the winter, so the tours are not dependent on the weather. Snowy and icy conditions make the ride a bit more demanding, but just as fun. Join us on an unforgettable bike ride!
The Natura Viva Fatbike tours in Vuosaari are available all year round: the Helsinki Winter Fatbike tours are held every Saturday and Sunday until the end of April, and private tours can be held every day! Choose your date and we will confirm the bike and guide availabilities. For the guided Fatbike tours we recommend the participant had some prior experience in bicycling.
Vuosaari – a bike country
The Vuosaari district expands over an area of 150 hectares, and thus the biking premises are intriguing: You can pedal along the seashore or venture deeper into the pine tree forests. And if you fancy a more urban yet nautical environment, there are numerous boulevards and suburban centres around the area. The Aurinkolahti beach with a continental vibe is located just a kilometer away from the Paddling Center.
The nearest nature trails to the Paddling Center can be found at Kallahdenniemi peninsula. You will follow the narrow road across the nature reservation zone and finally reach a biking trail. This area is the only natural ridge in Helsinki and the views are spectacular, as you will have the Baltic Sea surrounding you from both sides. Here you can also test your terrain driving skills, as there are many narrow paths criss-crossing in the pine forest.
On the other side of the forest you will find the Kallahdenniemi beach, a perfect place for a breather. Observe the kite surfers doing their thing and enjoy the maritime weather. On the furthest point of the peninsula you will reach the Cape Kuningatar. The seashore is at its most beautiful here, and there are a few demanding paths for the avid Fatbike rider.
Aurinkolahti and Uutela nature zone
Aurinkolahti, located to the east from the Paddling Center, is a suburb with a Central European flair. The houses are spectacular and the beach definitely worth visiting. The boulevards here are made from beautiful dreams and here and there you can find small cafés and restaurants. After Aurinkolahti the Uutela nature zone invites you for a visit: the pathways follow the shoreline, and small sandy beaches invite for a small break. Maybe a sandwich and a coffee at the sea – why not? The pathways in Uutela pose a challenge to riders, regardless of skill and experience.
Meri-Rastila
Driving west from the Paddling Center you will enter the Meri-Rastila district, one of the most vivid suburbs in Helsinki. The nature is also beautiful here, but the hilly pathways and trails demand some fitness. You can follow the pathways here all the way to Mustavuori and Vuosaarenhuippu, a man-made hill with a rich ecosystem. The view from the top expands over all of Helsinki, so definitely worth a visit.
Remember to stay on the marked trails and tracks inside the natural preservation zones as it is forbidden to ride a bike outside them inside the preservation zones. Always observe and give space for other people enjoying the outdoors and mind the traffic.
