So close but a world away…

So close but a world away. Vartiosaari feels like it’s somewhere deep in the countryside, suspended in time, where the natural landscape has remained unspoiled by modern development. The island is located in the inner archipelago of Eastern Helsinki, in between Laajasalo and Tammisalo, 7 km as the crow flies East from the city centre.

Vartiosaari, meaning ‘Guardian Island’, is a square kilometre of diverse topography and a wide variety of habitats, enriched by the island's cultural history which represents 'the good life' of not only the wealthy but also of farmers, fisherman and working folk. Home to valuable deciduous groves, traditional woodland pastures as well as old-growth pine forest characteristic of rocky upland terrain, visiting the island is like stepping into the pages of a children's storybook. And the island’s highest point opens out onto a breathtaking and far reaching view of Eastern Helsinki’s archipelago...

Save Vartiosaari Environmental Art Project: Opening on Sunday 5th June

The Save Vartiosaari environmental art project is being organized for the fifth time by Laru…

Helsinki’s cutest cafe in the prettiest spot is now open!

Vartiosaari now has it’s own pop-up cafe! We did a test run on Restaurant Day and…

Visit Vartiosaari

Helsinki's very own paradise island

Save Vartiosaari Environmental Art Project: Opening on Sunday 5th June

Helsinki’s cutest cafe in the prettiest spot is now open!

Photos from the island