The times of COVID-19 opened up possibilities to visit the outskirts of Helsinki. Why we haven’t done this before, I don’t know. But the travel restrictions surely played a main role. Although these places are some drive away from my Kamppi neighborhood, it was worth the visit, especially to see 100 year old trees.
Vanhankaupunginkoski is a riverside nature reserve with waterfalls. It is a popular place for walking, picnicking, fishing and birdwatching. The breeze created by the waterfalls was such a refreshing treat on this warm afternoon.
Tullisaari is located at the southeastern part of Helsinki. I love this peaceful island with its beautiful walk path and a lovely picnic area facing the sea.
The sun setting behind a tree from 1830 was the most breathtaking.
Century old trees made me imagine children climbing on it over the years. I wonder how many things these trees have seen. They hold lots of memories.
All photos by Ari Vitikainen at http://arivitikainenphotography.com
The things I've seen. The places I've been. 
Hello Elaine.
You presented great places of Helsinki. I enjoyed your photos very much and they inspire many to visit to Vanhankaupunginkoski ja Tullisaari. It is more than 10 years when I visited to Vanhankaupunginkoski. Tullisaari is part of the biggest island of Helsinki in Laajasalo. Laajasalo offers beautiful and varied landscapes. One year ago, I presented it in my five posts under the name “Unknown Helsinki”.
Thank you for this lovely post.
Happy Sunday!
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Many thanks for your kind words. It has been wonderful to explore the outskirts of Helsinki and to discover its beauty.
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