KIVISAARI ISLAND

Helsinki’s newest island destination will open its doors to the public on June 20, 2024!

Experience something truly unique! The Sea Castle, designed by Eliel Saarinen and built in 1918, invites visitors to enjoy unparalleled views and soak in the atmosphere of a bygone era.

The island is located in the middle of Helsinki’s old archipelago villa area, which has previously been largely closed to the general public.

KIVISAARI MAP

Kivisaari map

TIMETABLE 2024

Kivisaari is part of Helsinki’s Eastern Archipelago Route. Find the full schedule for the Eastern Archipelago Route here.

For simplicity, below are the departure times specifically for Kivisaari from Vuosaari (Hiekkajaalan Pier), Laajasalo (Reposalmi), and Kalasatama (Parrulaituri 20).

Service operates MON-SUN from 20.6 to 18.8.2024. There will also be limited service from 18.8 to 29.9 FRI-SUN.

⚓ Vuosaari (Hiekkalaiturintie) – Kivisaari – Vuosaari

From Vuosaari to Kivisaari From Kivisaari to Vuosaari
11:40 10:30
15:45 14:45
19:30 18:35

⚓ Laajasalo (Reposalmentie 1) – Kivisaari – Laajasalo

From Laajasalo to Kivisaari From Kivisaari to Laajasalo
10:15 12:35
14:30 16:30
18:20 20:10

⚓ Kalasatama (Parrulaituri 20) – Kivisaari – Kalasatama

From Kalasatama to Kivisaari From Kivisaari to Kalasatama
09:35 12:35
13:45 16:30
17:40 20:10

Departures marked in dark blue are supported departures, where a taxi boat ensures that guests have a place on that trip. If the boat is full, the taxi boat will take the remaining guests. Guests can also travel on other trips, but we cannot guarantee a place with 100% certainty on other trips, so please arrive early if you use other trips!

Tickets cannot be reserved for the boat; tickets must be purchased on board! Passengers are taken on board from the queue in order of arrival – the only exception on the route is for confirmation groups, which are always taken on board first if they have reserved places on the boat.

If the route becomes crowded during the summer, we will add a second boat to the line.

PRICE LIST 2024

🎟️ 12€ / one way

Adults

🎟️ 6€ / one way

Children and Seniors

Tickets are purchased on board. The ticket price is the same for the entire Eastern route, meaning the price is the same for every departure and return port. Dogs are welcome. Bicycles 5 €.

Note! Guests with room reservations travel for free on the route for the duration of their stay.

ROUTE MAP

Kivisaari ja itäinen saaristoreitti

ACCOMMODATION

kivisaari näkymä laiturilta

Kivisaari offers accommodation for up to 50 people in several different buildings. Options include staying in a private cottage, a room in the unique Sea Castle designed by Eliel Saarinen, or more affordable and self-catering accommodation in the Viherlehto and Kaleeri buildings. Every room has a sea view, and the surroundings are as beautiful and pleasant as can be!

All rooms have a small refrigerator and microwave, but no stove. There is an electrical outlet in every room for charging phones. The rooms do not have a toilet or shower; instead, the island has 8 dry toilets, a sauna for washing, and a barbecue area. The water is drinkable (water points are near the toilet building, there are no water points in the rooms).

Check-in starts at 14:45, and check-out is by 10:30. The reception is open from 08:30 to 10:30 and from 14:45 to 15:45. At other times, the receptionist can be reached by phone (the receptionist lives on the island and can arrive quickly if needed). Request a late check-out at the reception if needed.

Luggage can be left at the reception, but the storage area is not locked.

Each reservation includes transportation and breakfast for two people. Additional guests must be reported at the time of booking, and they will also receive breakfast and transportation included in the price. There is a barbecue area on the island, but we recommend trying the delicious offerings at the Kivisaari restaurant.

Bed linens and towels are included in the price for separate cottages and Sea Castle accommodation. For other types of accommodation (Viherlehto, Kaleeri), please bring your own bed linens and towels. The reception has spare linens and towels available for rent for Viherlehto and Kaleeri guests (additional cost of 20 € per set). Breakfast is self-service in the main building, which is the Sea Castle restaurant.

All Sea Castle rooms, the “Myrskyluoto” cottage, and all Viherlehto rooms are now available for booking!

The Galley, Beach Cottage, and Family Cottage will be available for booking after Midsummer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

info.kivisaari@frs-finland.fi

ISLAND ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Myrskyluoto Cottage, double bed 1-2 pers.
Family cottage, 8 single beds 4-8 pers.
Sea Side Cottage, 2 single beds  1-2 pers.
Room Sea Castle 1, 2 single beds 2 pers.
Room Sea Castle 2, 2 double bed 2 pers.
Room Sea Castle 3, 2 single beds 2 pers.
Room Sea Castle 4, 2 single beds 2 pers.
Room Sea Castle 5, 1 single bed 1 pers.
Room 1 in the Galley Guest House  2-6 pers.
Room 1 in Viherlehto Guest House 2-10 pers.
Room 2 Viherlehto Guest House 2-4 pers.
Room 3 Viherlehto Guest House 2-4 pers.
Room 4 Viherlehto Guest House 2-4 pers.
Room 5 Viherlehto Guest House 2-4 pers.
Room 6 Viherlehto Guest House 2-4 pers.

SAUNA

Sauna session for guests every day it is open:

Women 16:45-18:00
Mixed Sauna 18:00-19:15
Men 19:15-20:30

Guests must leave the sauna by 20:45, as the sauna will be locked.

The sauna can be reserved for private use for two hours at other times than 16:00-21:00 at a price of 150 €/hour.

RESTAURANT

merilinna sali

Restaurant Kivisaari serves in the main building, Sea Castle, on route traffic/accommodation days from 11:00 to 20:00. We offer hearty meals and buffets.

Breakfast 08:00-10:30
Lunch Buffet 11:30-14
Dinner 15-19

Breakfast for guests: 8:00-10:30 self-service. From 11:30 onwards, a different lunch is served every day. Note: if the meal doesn’t suit you, ask the chef to prepare a special dish for you! From 16:00 onwards restaurant serves dinner, kitchen is open until 19:00. For more details, visit the restaurant’s website here!

Note! The restaurant is also available for private parties. Additionally, there is another restaurant on the island that is rented exclusively for private use.

Breakfast for Guests

Archipelago Smoked Cheese

Cream Cheese

Turkey Slices

Eggs

Shredded Lettuce

Fresh Cucumber

Tomato

Bread Selection and Spread

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Fresh Juice

Morning Smoothie

Coffee and Tea

Price per person: 15 €

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A´la Carte

Toast Skagen in the style of Theron (L) 18.00€

Whitefish roe, egg, asparagus

Sailor’s Blue Mussels “moules marinières” (L) 19.50 €

Blue mussels cooked in a parsley-seasoned white wine and garlic broth, served with freshly baked baguette and butter

Charred Salmon and Lemon (M, G) 19.50 €

Charred wild salmon on a generous bed of salad, with egg, asparagus, tomato, dill pickles, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette

Kivisaari Chicken Caesar (L) 19.00 €

Roasted chicken breast fillet, fresh iceberg lettuce, Västerbotten cheese shavings, sourdough croutons, and anchovy dressing

Creamy Salmon Soup (L, G) 19.50€

Wild salmon, potatoes, onions, dill, and heavy cream, served with archipelago bread and butter

Fish Plate in the Style of the Archipelago (L) 21.00 €

Gravadlax, toast skagen, herring, half an egg with whitefish roe, new potatoes sautéed in dill butter, and chive sour cream sauce

Asparagus Risotto with Västerbotten Cheese (L, G) 19.50€

Also available as vegan (M, G)

Cheesecake with Wild Strawberries (VL) 8.50 €

Oven-baked cheesecake with wild strawberry coulis

Lunch

Lunch 16.00 € / Guests 14.50 €

MONDAY

Flounder in Lemon-Nettle Sauce (L/G)

New Potatoes

Roasted Pork Neck in Creamy Sky Sauce

Root Vegetable and Potato Gratin (L/G)

TUESDAY

Root Vegetable Patties and Vegetables

Yogurt Sauce (L/G)

Beef Stew Braised in Wine

Pilaf Rice (L/G)

WEDNESDAY

Summer Soup Made from Seasonal Root Vegetables and Greens (L/G)

Fresh Sourdough Bread and Butter (L)

Chicken in Spring Onion and Chive Sauce

Beluga Lentil Rice (L/G)

THURSDAY

Tomato Vegetable Stew with Leaf Herbs

Roasted Potatoes (L/G)

Meatballs in Green Pepper Sauce

Parsnip Potato Puree with Dijon Mustard (L/G)

FRIDAY

Flounder in Lemon-Nettle Sauce

New Potatoes

Roasted Pork Neck in Creamy Sky Sauce

Root Vegetable and Potato Gratin (L/G)

*****

The price includes:

Summer Salads

Water and Juice as Beverages

Coffee and Tea

Weekend Lunch

Weekend Lunch 17.30 € / Guests 14.50 €

SATURDAY

Root Vegetable Patties and Vegetables

Yogurt Sauce (L/G)

Beef Stew Braised in Wine

Pilaf Rice (L/G)

SUNDAY

Salmon Patties with Lime

Tartar-Pickle Sauce

Dill Potatoes (L/G)

Beef Roast with Rum Sauce

Rosemary Potatoes

Steamed Cauliflower (L/G)

*****

The price includes:

Summer Salads

Water and Juice as Beverages

Coffee and Tea

ACTIVITIES

The island offers free access to an outdoor ping pong table, volleyball net, mölkky (the original Finnish throwing game), dartboard, and ball games. There is a barbecue area on Karhusaari, across the footbridge.

More equipment will be available for rent soon, such as a rowboat (expected in July 2024).

Through our partners, we can also arrange other activities, for example, for team-building or wellness days!

PRIVATE EVENTS

kivisaari karhusaaren silta

You can organize unforgettable parties or, for example, a team-building or wellness day for your work community on Kivisaari!

Examples with prices:

  • Round-trip transportation: 1900 € + VAT (from Vuosaari, Laajasalo, Kalasatama, or Market Square).
  • Sauna: starting from 500 € + VAT, including towels. The price depends on the number of people and duration.

Meals and drinks from the Sea Castle restaurant or the Galley restaurant: request a quote, we cater to your preferences!

Activities: Request a quote, we cater to your preferences!

Drinks on board can be ordered separately.

Asiakaspalvelu

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