Archipelago Igloos Vallisaari

Archipelago Igloos Vallisaari

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Helsinki igloo information

When you make a booking and everything is OK with the booking you will get a confirmation email right away. The next day you will get a link to a guest app with a lot of information. Here is some of the information you will get.

When you arrive to Vallisaari Island you can take the rowing boat or the SUP boards out to the igloo. You will get a private pin code for the door.

If you take the private transfer your captain will guide you thru the functions at the Igloo. Here is some of the information you will get that is good to know:

To enter the pin code for the door put your hand over the black glass to activate the lock. Then enter your pin code, press * symbol. You hear a sound, push down the handle.

Please watch your head when you get in and out from the igloo! The door is not a standard door!

You can bring your own food and drinks to the Igloo. There is a cool area in the floor where you can store your food and drinks.

The dining table is on the left side of the bed. (The mirror). Pull down the handle and the table folds dow. Here you can also find glasses, coffee and tea. The filter coffee maker is also behind the table.

Cooking: There is a Weber gas grill on the terrace for your disposal. It is forbidden to use the grill inside the Igloo. It works the following. 1. Unfold the side tables. 2. Make sure the burner control knob is turned to the off position. 3. Turn on the regulator valve. 4. Push burner control knob in and turn it anti-clockwise to start/high position 5. Push the red igniter button on the left side. Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grates. You should see a flame.

The gas burners inside the Igloo are there for boiling water for coffee and tea. There is no frying pan in the Igloo.

Toilet: There is a compostable toilet in the Igloo. We recommend to use a toilet on shore, but it can off course be used if needed. Please sit down when you use the toilet.

Lifejackets: There are 2 lifejackets in the igloo in the storage behind the toilet.

Flashlights: There are two flashlights in the igloo, one in the locker on the right side when you enter the igloo and one hanging on the right side in the kitchen.

The heating is set on +20 C. You can adjust the heating on the panel in the kitchen. There are three heat sensors in the igloo. One by the floor, one by the bed and one in the roof, please do not cover them, they are not cameras.

In summertime we need to cover the glass roof. Otherwise it will be too hot in the cabin. We recommend that you cower the glass walls with the curtains when it is sunny. This will help the igloo to stay cold.

You can access the free Wifi system by scanning the QR code with your camera.

To use the radio, simply push the on button on the radio. You can link it to your phone with Bluetooth by pressing the left button on the panelradio.

There is a first aid kit in the last drawer in the kitchen.

Activities

Relax and enjoy the nature. If you want to try some fishing, the fishing rod is in the small hatch on the right side when you enter the igloo.

Summertime there is a rowing boat at your disposal. Remember to fasten the lines so the boat won’t drift away. Also wear a lifejacket when you use the rowing boat or the SUP boards.

Where to eat

If you are not interested in cooking your own food there are some alternatives on the island. Read more: Vallisaar i Food & Drink

General

Location

Vallisaari, 00860

Holiday apartment type

Villa

Number of beds

Further information

Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari are enchanting destinations for outings, next to the Suomenlinna fortress, just 20 minutes by boat from the Market Square in Helsinki. These two islands have served as the home and workplace of hundreds of people and as the place of military service for thousands of soldiers. Fortifications, buildings, and a record-breaking range of species tell a tale of coexistence between humans and wild nature. Just take a trip to these mysterious islands on which time seems to stand still.

Tourists at Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari can use the islands' water points, dry toilets, picnic tables and during summer season also the excursion harbour, café, and tour guide services. It is allowed to berth at excursion harbor year round.

The natural environment of Vallisaari is highly sensitive. Please stay on the marked trails. Before visiting Vallisaari, please familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations that apply to the area.

Properties

Activities description

Tentsile Experience EcoCamp Vallisaari. Honkalintu Oy www.honkalintu.fi honkalintu@gmail.com +358 50 3308077 ly1703570-1

Connections and services

Services

Vallisaari Offers Enchanting History and Fascinating Nature
Location: Uusimaa, Helsinki (www.hel.fi)

Visit: A regular water bus service from the Market Square to Vallisaari will operate from May to September. Overnight stay in a boat in the Excursion harbour is allowed, elsewhere overnight stay is forbidden. For security reasons, based on the Police Act, the southern tip of Vallisaari is off limits, including for landing. Access from Vallisaari to Kuninkaansaari is available along a land connection resembling a breakwater. More information on transportation. Before visiting Vallisaari, please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations that apply to the area.

Sights and Activities: Fortifications with a special atmosphere overlooking the sea, with Helsinki lying in the background. A natural location exhibiting the richest range of species in the metropolitan area, including bats (Chiroptera), badgers (Meles meles), and lush stands of vegetation teeming with birdlife. Visitors can learn about the islands by taking a walk on the following marked trails: the Alexander Tour (3 km) and the Kuninkaansaari Island Tour (2.5 km). Guided tours and thematic programs. Find out more about the activities available and the history of the islands

Services: Information boards, rest stops and an excursion harbour. Water points and dry toilets. A water bus connection to the islands from the Market Square. Services provided by Metsähallitus' partners are available. More information about services in Vallisaari

Suitability: Suitable for the entire family. While the islands are accessible for prams, the trails are not unobstructed, as the terrain is uneven and the uphill sections are steep. The trails are not lit and have no winter maintenance. Stay on the trails and look after your children, as there is a great number of precipices in the islands, as well as spots that are at risk of collapsing. Wear hiking boots and clothing, and bring some snacks and bottled water with you. No winter maintenance. Note! Work on the facilities in Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari is unfinished: water service and other services are being improved, and Metsähallitus is still in the process of finding uses for the buildings on the islands.

The address of this page is www.nationalparks.fi/vallisaari

Traffic connections

Vallisaari Welcomes Visitors
There is water bus connection to Vallisaari Island during the summer period May-September 2020. Regular transportation provider is JT-line (www.jt-line)d for private transportation Aava Lines (www.aavalines.fi) The departure points are located at the Market Square. You will find the departure points beside "Vallisaari" signs. JT-line departs from the Kolera allas (and during midsummer also from Hakaniemi) and arrives to the Pilotyard jetty at Vallisaari. Aavalines departure point is beside Suomenlinna Island ferry and at Vallisaari the water bus arrives to Torpedonlahti harbour square.

Tourists at Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari can use the islands' water points, dry toilets, picnic tables and during summer season also the excursion harbour, café, and tour guide services. It is allowed to berth at excursion harbour year round.