
Vuosaari Harbour is a bustling port located in Helsinki, Finland, and it's a great place to visit if you're looking for a unique travel experience.
Vuosaari Harbour is situated on the island of Vuosaari, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
To get to Vuosaari Harbour, you can take a bus or a taxi from Helsinki city centre, or you can drive there yourself.
The harbour is open to visitors throughout the year, and it's a great place to explore, especially during the summer months when the weather is warm and sunny.
Getting There
Getting to Vuosaari Harbour is relatively straightforward, with clear signs from Helsinki City Centre and other parts of Finland.
From Helsinki City Centre, follow the signs towards Kotka and take the 170 Itäväylä (Itäkeskus). In Itäkeskus, follow the signs to Vuosaari and Vuosaaren satama.
You can also take the 103 Kehä III towards the east from other parts of Finland and follow the signs to Vuosaaren satama.
Address

To get to Vuosaari harbour, you'll want to know the address. The address is Vuosaaren satama, Hansaterminaali, Provianttikatu 5, or as navigators may know it, Seilorinkatu 5.
The postal code for the area is 00980 Helsinki.
Arriving to Vuosaari
Arriving to Vuosaari is a straightforward process, but it's essential to know the best route to take.
Follow the signs towards Kotka and take the 170 Itäväylä (Itäkeskus) from Helsinki City Centre.
You can also take the 103 Kehä III towards the east from other parts of Finland.
To reach the harbour, follow the signs to Vuosaaren satama.
At the harbour, drive towards Gatehouse, which is located next to the Hansa Terminal.
You can type in the navigator Hansa Terminal as a place and Seilorinkatu 5 as a street for car check-in.
The parking garage managed by EuroPark is located in front of the terminal building, but be aware that the height limit is 2.3 metres.

The maximum parking time in the area without a parking contract is three weeks.
Please check the parking prices and payment methods on the EuroPark website.
You can easily travel to Vuosaari harbour by public transportation from Helsinki and other capital areas.
From Vuosaari metro station, bus line 90 operates to Vuosaari harbour, with the last stop being the Hansa Terminal.
Don't forget to check the current timetable, routes, and fares from Helsinki Region Transport (HSL).
There's also an HSL ticket machine at the Hansa Terminal.
Ships Serving the Terminal
Getting to Vuosaari Harbour is quite straightforward, and you can arrive by ship with several options. The harbour is served by Finnlines, which operates three ships: MS Finnlady, MS Finnmaid, and MS Finnstar, all connecting Helsinki to Travemünde.
Finnlines also operates the MS Finnlady, which travels from Helsinki to Travemünde.
You can also travel to Vuosaari Harbour with Eckerö Line, which offers services from Vuosaari to Muuga on the MS Finbo Cargo.
Terminal Information
At Vuosaari Harbour, the gate and access control for the closed harbour area is managed from Port Info, located in building V8. Port Info is also responsible for manually identifying trucks that couldn't be identified by the automated system.
To gain access to the harbour area, you'll need to head to Port Info to get sorted out. You can find all the necessary documents and access permits related to cargo at the service points of the operators at the Gatehouse.
Sustainability
Vuosaari Harbour is committed to sustainability, with a goal to reduce its environmental impact.
The harbour's energy efficiency is improved through the use of heat recovery systems.
Vuosaari Harbour has implemented a waste management system that includes recycling and composting facilities.
The harbour's water quality is monitored regularly to prevent pollution.
Vuosaari Harbour has implemented a green roof on its administration building, reducing stormwater runoff.
The harbour's sustainable practices have earned it a number of certifications, including ISO 14001.
Sources
- https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/professionals/cargo-and-passenger-harbours/vuosaari-harbour/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vuosaari_Harbour
- https://www.finnlines.com/passengers/good-to-know/helsinki-vuosaari/
- https://www.offshore-energy.biz/helsinki-launches-shore-power-connection-in-vuosaari-harbour/
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Vuosaari_Harbour
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