Finland: a paradise for island-hopping
With an archipelago of more than 40,000 islands running along much of its coastline, Finland is an island-hopping paradise in the summertime. Whether you want to travel by ferry, rent a kayak, or cycle with the sea by your side, the slower pace of island-life is like a journey back in time.
We’ve picked 14 different islands and routes along the coast of Finland for you to visit and explore. Try activities like kayaking and bird-watching, eat at the picturesque seaside restaurants or attend some of the great summertime events. Many of the islands can be reached in the winter too. Take your pick or see them all if you can!

Coast and Archipelago
Coastal Finland with its stunningly beautiful archipelago offers a variety of fascinating destinations that are easy to reach.
To the Islands
Plan at My Stay:
Archipelago Sights Route
Day cruise for the whole family takes you through the picturesque archipelago to Rosala Viking…
Day Trip from Turku to Seili
Experience the beautiful island of Seili in one day! Take a scheduled passenger boat M/s…
Sailing in Turku Archipelago
There surely can't be any better way of experiencing the wonders of the Turku archipelago…
Cruise in the World Natural Heritage Archipelago
The Kvarken archipelago is listed as one of UNESCOs world heritage locations since 2006- and…
Water Bus Transportation in Rauma Sea
In summer, we offer daily scheduled water bus transportations in Rauma archipelago to two islands:…
Summer Evening Archipelago Sea Kayaking
This three hour sea kayaking trip is a perfect way to experience the nature and…
Pirates Ahoy!
Blow wind in your sails and steer your pirate ship towards fortress island Varissaari. In…
The Coastal Route by Bike - Sea, Nature, History and Culinary Experiences
Explore the Baltic Sea coast, and its islands and bays, by bike. This extremely varied…
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