Things to do in Uusimaa, Finland: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

March 15, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Uusimaa (Swedish: Nyland, Finnish: [ˈuːsimɑː]; Swedish: [ˈnyːlɑnd]; both lit. “new land”) is a region of Finland. It borders the regions of Southwest Finland, Tavastia Proper, Päijänne Tavastia, and Kymenlaakso. Finland’s capital and largest city, Helsinki, along with the surrounding Greater Helsinki area, are both contained in the region, which makes Uusimaa Finland's most populous region. The population of Uusimaa is 1,638,469.
Restaurants in Uusimaa

1. Natura Viva

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Natura Viva

Natura Viva is an outdoor company in Southern Finland. We offer kayaking, canoening, stand up paddle and fatbike tours in the Helsinki and Nuuksio National Park area. In the summer our most popular tour is Helsinki by Kayak and we also have programs in Nuuksio National Park every day. We rent kayaks, SUP-Boards, rowing boats and Fatbikes at our Paddling Center in Eastern Helsinki. In Nuuksio National Park at Hawk Nest we rent canoes, SUP-boards, rowing boats and Fatbikes. A cafe operates in both locations. Discover the best of the Helsinki nature with us!

2. Paddlingsfabriken

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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Paddlingsfabriken

We provide safe guided tours with exclusive and comfortable kayak designs. We operate primarily in the archipelago south of Finland. All year round when waters are open. Paddle gear available for the full season, including tents, drysuits and other necessary garments and equipment. Kayaking whenever water is open, ie. almost all around the year. Kayaks and tours can be directly booked and paid on the website.

3. Feel The Nature

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Feel The Nature

Feel The Nature organizes guided trips to Nuuksio National Park. Summertime we organize canoeing adventure on two scenic lakes and peaceful forests of Nuuksio National Park as well as berry and mushroom picking trips. On a break we enjoy fresh kettle coffee or tea and small snack. You can also dip into the clean water forest lake on the break. Winter hiking and snowshoeing trips are organized on winter. The trips includes return minibus transportation from Helsinki City Centre.

4. TwentyKnots

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TwentyKnots

TwentyKnots offers unforgettable water and outdoor experiences in the proximity of the Helsinki Capital Region. We host different SUP and windsurfing events and courses, paddle adventures, SUP Yoga, as well as rent equipment. Our TwentyKnots team consists of enthusiastic trained SUP- and windsurf professionals, who enjoy passing on their knowledge and letting you experience something new!

5. Lagoon Charter

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Lagoon Charter

Luxury catamaran sailing experience in Helsinki archipelago. Our professional crew takes you out sailing with no latest model Lagoon catamarans for 6 hour cruise. You choose the time: morning, mid day or sun set. Includes free soft drinks, tea, coffee and welcoming champagne. Option to try our SUP board or have a exclusive Finnish sun set dinner. Please note: Access to our yachts is at Vattuniemen Puistotie 1, 00210 Helsinki (500 m from our office) Sailing season is 1.5.-30.10.

6. Burn Out City Events

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Burn Out City Events

Burn Out City is a Finnish company established in 1998. We offer unforgettable activities and tours for tourists and groups. The activities take place in the Helsinki region and its archipelago. We aim to provide experiences and activities that you rarely get in everyday life. You can enjoy the unique Finnish nature just a few minutes away from downtown Helsinki. We offer a wide variety of activities, but on top of these we can tailor almost any program that your group desires. Experience the snowy woods and the frozen Gulf of Finland. Our experienced guides will lead you to the amazing winter wonderland. The snowmobile tour covers an easy and beautiful route around nearby forest trails and frozen sea. The safaris include a short break when you can relax and enjoy snacks and hot drinks by the campfire. Our snowmobile base is situated 30 km east of Helsinki downtown. The snowmobile tour includes pickup from your hotel in Helsinki.

7. SE-Action Canoe Center

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SE-Action Canoe Center

Siuntio Canoe Center is located in Siuntio at Storsvikintie 140, just a 30-minute drive from Helsinki. Independent paddlers can rent canoes/kayaks/SUP boards from Siuntio Canoe Centre and either paddle up the Siuntio River or out into the archipelago. Siuntio River, the "Finnish Amazon", is a good and easy paddling route for beginners. Starting and finishing points for trips can be adjusted to your liking. A good destination for a kayaking trip out into the archipelago is Kopparnas and its beautiful islands. Here you can find cooking shelters and outside WCs, and also nice spots for setting up camp if needed. The distance from the Canoe Centre makes this perfect for a bracing day trip, whereas campers will experience the peace and silence of the nightly archipelago before waking up to a new enjoyable tour among islands and skerries. Rental prices include kayak/canoe/SUP, paddles, life vests, watertight bag, map, info on paddling techniques and VAT.

8. Guide-Matti

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Guide-Matti

Description of the trip: Trip will be done by boat (AMT 170BRs) to the archipelago of Tammisaari consisted of 1,300 islands. During the trip, we drive at varying speeds through the island paths and learn about the nature of the archipelago and life. The guide explains the nature, animals, housing, and also tells you stories about history and the present of the archipelago. Also fishing is possible! You get to feel the breeze of sea wind, admire the rugged nature of the rocky islands and the open sea. You will get a chance to experience the old Jussarö Island with its history filled with mining and army base, or visit the nature walk in Älgö Island and the fishing estate in Rödjan. During the archipelago tour we will drive along the narrow island routes with varying degrees of speed. We admire the genuine nature with various kinds of birds, old fishing facilities, fences, as well as the archipelago of modern construction. If we are in luck, we can even see a seal rise to the surface i

9. Dive Finland Oy

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Dive Finland Oy

We are PADI dive Center in Espoo. We run all diving courses from beginners to professionals. We are fully equipped dive center with own pool (depth 6m max)

10. Vmax Rentals

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Vmax Rentals

Boat and jetski rentals and safaris in beautiful Finnish archipelago And other cool stuff and action at sea

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