City: Uusimaa
Top Things to do in Uusimaa
Top 9 Islands in Uusimaa, Finland
Uusimaa (Swedish: Nyland, Finnish: [ˈuːsimɑː]; Swedish: [ˈnyːlɑnd]; both lit. “new land”) is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Southwest Finland, Tavastia Proper, Päijänne Tavastia, and Kymenlaakso. Finland’s capital and largest city, Helsinki, along with the surrounding Greater Helsinki area, are both contained in the region, which makes Uusimaa Finland's most populous region. The population of Uusimaa is 1,638,469.
Restaurants in Uusimaa
1. Pihlajasaari Recreational Park
2. Stora Herro Island
3. Tervasaari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By dswatts69 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Tervasaari is a small, wooded island in the harbour to the east of Helsinki; accessible via a causeway from the city. The causeway is lined on both sides with a marina. The island is very pleasant with woodland and a pathway all around it. Lots of folk walking their dogs or just enjoying the evening sunshine when we visited. Great views of the Helsinki waterfront. Very special little place.
4. Vallisaari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Koukat - Melbourne, Australia
This island has only been open to the public for a short while and is definitely less popular with tourists than some of the others. Most of the walks are in full sun and can be quite windy but there are some shady sections. There are great views in all directions from almost everywhere! You need to stay on the marked trails (the island was a former military site and could still be hiding some dangerous remains) but there is a really nice looped trail which takes you around the island and over the causeway. The trails have information boards dotted around for some nice background on the island and its previous uses. There are a few cafes dotted around the island with a variety of food. We did find that the cafes were closed by late afternoon (we took advantage of the long days and stayed until about 6 pm). There are plenty of toilets on the island - eco / dry loos. All but the ones just by the ferry terminal (which probably get the most use) were clean and pleasant. The ferries aren't too frequent and it was getting towards the end of the day so we slowly made our way to the ferry stop with plenty of time and then relaxed in the sun with a coffee from the cafe / bar at the pier whilst we waited. We were on the island for about 3.5 hours during the afternoon, not counting the time on the ferry. The ferry cost EUR 8 return per adult.
5. Tvijalp & Korkeasaari Islands
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
6. Harakka Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By l5antti - Helsinki, Finland
Small big island near Kaivopuisto. Boat ride is jus few minutes with 30 min interval. Pull the white arrow up to signal the need of ride. Return fee is 6 euros for adults and 3 euros for kids. Else island is totally free. the island includes nature path and nature house, small aquarium, playhouse, artist's house and small exhibition house, old wartime bunkers, bird watching towers, small pond and of course beautiful nature and lot of birds. Nature is very beautiful here. July all flowers were blossoming and all rocks were full of seagulls and other birds. Rocky seashore is fantastic and nature path circulates all this. There was lot of wild strawberries around to eat. Birds were offensive but you can scare them away freely except in southern island that is closed area in summer time. In this corona time nature house activities were suppressed and we couldn't borrow any equipment nor do any investigations. Aquarium was great including Baltic sea species. Staff was very helpful telling stories and details. One old house hosts weekly local artist's exhibition. Toilet facilities in the port are decent but island lacks of all cafe and snack options. You need to bring your own snack. There is at least couple of grilling places around the island. Island looks small but includes versatile nature, lot of attractions and doing and especially with kids. This is very well recommended beautiful and versatile nature spot where you can spend easily few hours.
