Kuuskajaskari

Kuuskajaskari used to be an army base and has been used as a grazing island and as a base for fishermen since the 17th century. The Finnish Defence Forces' coastal and training battery has also operated on this fortress island.
You can visit the forested Kuuskajaskari Island by water bus or your own boat. 
Read more about Kuuskajaskari Island.

Location

61°08.2'N, 21°22.2'E

Directions and maps

• The nearest port accessible by the car is Merijakamo on the Suvitie road, Rauma 
• Topographic map 1:50 000  M314 Rauma 
• Basic map 1:25 000 M3143 Rauma
• Excursionmap.fi

Services in Kuuskajaskari

• Pier
  • Approximately 30 places at the pier
• Accommodation, café and restaurant services 
• Meeting services 
• Saunas
• Nature trail 

Trips to Kuuskajaskari 

• Water bus (raumansaaristokuljetus.fi, in Finnish)
• Metsähallitus' partner companies offer boat trips to Kuuskajaskari on request.

Notices

• Lighting any campfires is strictly prohibited if the wildfire warning is in effect. Always check the current warnings (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi). This prohibition does not apply to cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue. There are no cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue on the island.
• You have to bring your own drinking water
• Pets must be kept on a leash when moving around the island.
• Keep to the trails during the period 1.5 – 15.7 in order not to disturb the birdlife during the nesting season.
• Read more about mobile phone coverage (112.fi).
• Protecting yourself against ticks and insects  
• Check which fishing licenses you need (eraluvat.fi).