Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari are located in Helsinki, next to the Suomenlinna sea fortress, 20 minutes by boat from the Market Square. A water bus will take you to Vallisaari, from where you can walk over to Kuninkaansaari along a neck of land, much like a breakwater.

By water bus

The water bus line to Vallisaari operates between Kauppatori and Vallisaari, with return trips as well.

Passengers are left out from the water bus at the Pilotyard jetty on Vallisaari. Those with mobility restrictions or strollers can also choose to leave at the Torpedo pay jetty, where the water bus continues from Pilotyard.

The return ferry to Kauppatori departs from the Torpedo pay jetty.

By boat and by kayak

The excursion harbour subject to a charge in Vallisaari is located in Torpedolahti bay. Overnight stays are permitted in the guest harbour (vallisaari.fi).

Location: WGS 84 lat: 63.66727 lon: 25.01025
Depth of fairway : 3 metres.
Number of berths: 60.
Buoy and boom mooring.

Kayakers can land in the Torpedolahti excursion harbour or at the Vallisaari main jetty, in addition to the sandy coves located next to the Luotsitalo pilot house.
The location of the Torpedolahti sand cove: WGS 84 lat: 60.13766 lon: 25.00998
The location of the Luotsitalo sand cove: WGS 84 lat: 63.66727 lon: 25.00720

Entering the restricted area in southern Vallisaari and landing there is prohibited under threat of penalty.

By taxi boat

Taxi boats are available by advance booking for small groups.