Skip to main content
Outdoor destinations
Hiking informationHiking servicesStaying overnightRestaurants and cafésEquipment rentalGuide and experience servicesFor companies and groupsTransport services

Equipment rental in Nuuksio

You can hike or engage in activities without your own equipment. Our partners rent out equipment.

  • Rental Canoes, SUP Boards, Rowing Boats and Fatbikes - Nuuksio Hawk Nest

    Rent equipment for a great day outdoors from Nuuksio Hawk Nest! Nuuksio is the perfect destination for a day trip from Helsinki: easy and fast to reach, stunningly beautiful and full of options for outdoor activities! Start your day at Natura Viva’s Nuuksio Hawk Nest! Rental equipment for outdoor activities and many guided tours are available from Nuuksio Hawk Nest. Check also out Cafe Haukka which has selection of hot and cold drinks, small snacks and ice cream, and pre-packed foods for takeaway. Open Canoes The open canoe is most suitable for river trips and sheltered waters, and as so perfect for the often calm weather conditions at the Hawk Lake. Open canoes are paddled with a single-blade paddle and they have a lot of room for your gear. All our open canoes can carry two adults and two children. All open canoe rentals also include canoe paddles, personified floating device (pfd) and bailer. SUP boards Stand Up Paddling in Nuuksio is an unforgettable experience. This fun and trendy water sport activity will be easily uptaken on the calm Hawk Lake waters. Our highest quality SUP boards will make your SUP session enjoyable. Rowing boats A rowing trip on a traditional Finnish rowing boat is a very relaxing way to spend the day out! Our rowing boats are light and easy to handle, and they carry three persons. Buy some foods to go from Cafe Haukka and head on to the lake! Fatbikes Fatbikes are very well suited for the diverse terrains in the Nuuksio district. You have steep hills, thick forests and wide open grounds – surrounded by the small lakes and ponds. Rent yourself a bike and start exploring the exciting surroundings of Nuuksio. All Fatbike rentals also include a helmet. Snowshoe rental in Nuuksio National Park During the winter season we offer self-service snowshoe rental at Nuuksio Hawk Nest. You can rent the snowshoes for a day (starting from 10 am until 10 pm) or for 24 hours. Come and experience the Finnish forest in the wintertime! Welcome!

  • Season Pass for Nature

    Season Pass for Nature - Year full of outdoor experiences in Southern Finland! Season Pass for Nature lets you in on outdoor equipment at nine Natura Viva destinations - just when it suits you. Book a kayak, fatbike or SUP-board conveniently with your phone and pick it up independently. With self-service, you can use the equipment outside the opening hours. Paddle in the Baltic Sea or relax on a SUP board while listening to the soothing silence of nature. Join an active outdoor community! Paddling Points in the Capital Region are easily accessible by public transportation. Season pass holder communities on Facebook and Whatsapp are ideal for finding outdoor company, asking tips and sharing your experiences. Best of all, as a season pass holder, you can bring your child under 15 years old with you to go outdoors for free. Guided weekly tours in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and paddling tours in national parks are popular with season pass holders. Relax and enjoy the tour with a professional guide. High-quality equipment and facilities for a carefree experience! The booking always includes the necessary equipment, such as a paddle, vest and a spray skirt or a cycling helmet for fatbike rides. Our outdoor equipment is regularly serviced and any faults are quickly repaired. There is no limit to the length of your daily booking, so you can easily make long day trips. Overnight bookings cost only 10€ per night. Get your Season Pass for Nature and start an active year in Finnish nature! More information: - Read more about Natura Viva season pass destinations - Weekly guided hikes 10€ / participant - Season pass communities in Facebook & Whatsapp - One child under 15 years of age in the family free of charge on a double kayak, SUP board or fatbike - Free of charge for a season ticket holder's companion in an open canoe or rowing boat - Booking intervals vary from 05.00-00.00 from one location to another Enjoy nature easily and carefree with a season ticket!

  • Snowshoe Rental in Nuuksio National Park

    Nuuksio National Park offers a wonderful setting for snowshoe hikes! Spend an unforgettable winter day outdoors in the fresh air with your friends or family. Nature comes to life in a completely different way in the winter. Hilly terrains and wilderness lakes give you a unique environment for a winter trip. With snowshoes you can access deeper snow. Get to know the national park in a way that is not possible during other seasons! Rent your snowshoes and start enjoying the beautiful nature of Nuuksio National Park! Snowshoeing is a fun and laid-back outdoor activity, and it is suitable for everyone, regardless of physical fitness. You can make your snowshoeing trek as easy or as demanding as you want. Adjust the pace and choose your favourite track: steep hills and a busy pace for good cardio, even terrain and relaxed pace for casual walks. Hawks Nest is one of the main gateways to the national park, so you can choose several trails from the starting point. The Haukanholma campfire site and Mustalampi campifire site are only a short walk away from Nuuksio Hawk Nest. Enjoy the hike to campfire, sit down and pour yourself a cup of hot coffee and observe the peace of the winter forest. Snowshoe self-rental is available during winter (depending snow conditions). Please check out the availability and opening hours of the snowshoe rentals beforehand from our website. Welcome to rent snowshoes and enjoy the beauty of winter nature!