Porkkala Cape Viewing Platform
Nature trails, Accessible, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Accessible toilet
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Description:
Spend a relaxed day by the sea in one of the most beautiful seascapes on Finland’s coast. In the spring and autumn, when migratory birds fly over the area in large flocks, the area turns into a birdwatcher’s paradise. Porkkala is a culturally and naturally rich treasure of Helsinki region. The Haahka parking lot is about 120 m to the viewing platform. The trail and platform are handicap-accessible. The first trail follows graveled road for about 95 m, width at least 2,5 m. Then trail turns right, towards shore. This stretch is about 25 m long and at least 1,2 m wide. The size of the platform is 8 x 4 m. There is a handicap-accessible dry toilet beside the parking lot.
Accessibility
From the Western Highway (Route 51) near the centre of Kirkkonummi, turn left onto Porkkalantie Road (Route 11247) and continue on it for about 15 km. At the intersection, turn right onto Dragetintie Road, which changes quickly into Tullandintie Road. Drive for about 2 km and turn right onto Omsatuntie. Drive for about 1 km until you reach the parking lot.
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Location:
Porkkala Recreation Area, Kirkkonummi
Suggested starting point:
The Haahka parking lot on Omsatuntie Road
GPS coordinates:
Lat:59.97765, Lon:24.39334
Visiting time:
0,5 h
Distance:
n/a
Marking:
The trail is marked with wooden poles on top of which is a brown and white symbol of handicap-accessible service
Trail surface:
Gravel
Type:
Out-and-back
Getting there:
With a car
Trail administrator:
Cities of Helsinki and Vantaa, municipalities of Kirkkonummi and Nurmijärvi, Uudenmaan Virkistysalueyhdistys Association (Uuvi) and Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland
Info:
E: uuvi@uuvi.fi; www.nationalparks.fi/porkkala
Closest shops, gas stations:
Porkkala
Watch the trail video:
Description:
Spend a relaxed day by the sea in one of the most beautiful seascapes on Finland’s coast. In the spring and autumn, when migratory birds fly over the area in large flocks, the area turns into a birdwatcher’s paradise. Porkkala is a culturally and naturally rich treasure of Helsinki region. The Haahka parking lot is about 120 m to the viewing platform. The trail and platform are handicap-accessible. The first trail follows graveled road for about 95 m, width at least 2,5 m. Then trail turns right, towards shore. This stretch is about 25 m long and at least 1,2 m wide. The size of the platform is 8 x 4 m. There is a handicap-accessible dry toilet beside the parking lot.
Accessibility
From the Western Highway (Route 51) near the centre of Kirkkonummi, turn left onto Porkkalantie Road (Route 11247) and continue on it for about 15 km. At the intersection, turn right onto Dragetintie Road, which changes quickly into Tullandintie Road. Drive for about 2 km and turn right onto Omsatuntie. Drive for about 1 km until you reach the parking lot.
Facilities
Rules to follow
5 Photos
Close