Kuivapaasi

Kuivapaasi is an islet in Helsinki, Uusimaa. Kuivapaasi is situated nearby to the locality Lataamonmäki, as well as near Kuolemanlaakso.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Isosaari and Harmaja.

Isosaari

Island

Photo: MKFI, Public domain.

Isosaari is an island in Helsinki, part of the Ulkosaaret district of the city, more specifically of Itäsaaret, i.e. ‘eastern islands’. It was one of the fortified islands of the Gulf of Finland.

Harmaja is an island and a lighthouse outside Helsinki, south of the Suomenlinna sea fortress. The island has been functioning as a landmark since the 16th century. Harmaja is situated 4 km west of Kuivapaasi.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Suomenlinna and Santahamina.

Suomenlinna

Suburb

Photo: Michal.pise, CC BY 2.0.

South Helsinki is in this guide defined as the part of Helsinki south of the Esplanadi and Bulevardi streets. It also includes the archipelago south of Helsinki, such as the Suomenlinna islands. Suomenlinna is situated 7 km northwest of Kuivapaasi.

Santahamina

Suburb

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.5.

Santahamina is an island and neighbourhood of Eastern Helsinki, Finland. At present it is a military base housing the Guard Jaeger Regiment, making access restricted. Santahamina is situated 7 km north of Kuivapaasi.