About Pellinge

About Pellinge Pellinge is a group of about 200 islands in Borgå archipelago in Östra Nyland, on the north side of the Gulf of Finland. Geographically, Pellinge lies only 50 km east of Helsinki and 22 km south-east of downtown Borgå. The group of islands is reached by cable ferry, which regularly runs from Tirmo over Sunisund to Sundö according to the timetable. Thereafter four bridges connect the different islands: Sundö, Tullandet, Lill-Pellinge, Stor-Pellinge and Ölandet.

The road connections over Pellinge were completed in 1983. Year-round Pellinge is populated by about 250 inhabitants, and Pellinge is a popular summer destination and the settlement multiplies during the summer months. The first summer guests stayed here in the 1880s, and the first summer houses were built during the final years of the 1800s. The permanent settlement in Pellinge goes back to the 1500s. The majority of Pellinge inhabitants are native Swedish speakers, which means that a part of us do not speak Finnish.

Active archipelago life

Pellinge is an active archipelago and village community with services all year round. Here you will find a private community youth center on former Pellinge school’s premises, shop with post office and medicine cabinet and St. Olof’s chapel with graveyard. The guest harbor on Sandholmsudden offers a café/restaurant during the summer and fuel pump. The popular summer market is held at Sandholm, as well as Easter, fall and Christmas markets. Tove Jansson’s cottage on Klovharun lies outermost in the archipelago, outside of Pellinge.

In Pellinge, the people traditionally have supported themselves by fishing, farming and boat building, which is seen even today. Many have also supported themselves as pilots, since there used to be a pilot station up until 1965. Today, the islanders support themselves as boat builders, mechanics, farmers, fishermen, merchants, guides, builders, chauffeurs, craftsmen, woodcutters, cooks, shipbuilders, gardeners and artists. Tourism is a growing industry in Pellinge, just as in the rest of Finland. The people of Pellinge are also very active in the community.

The people of Pellinge are also very active in the community. Two youth associations, a Martha club, two hunting associations, voluntary fire brigade, local history society, village council and logger sports association have activities on the island. Borgå Citizen Institute and Borgå city’s sports services also organizes courses and clubs on the islands. There are also many recreational areas available to visitors and locals in Pellinge, one reached by car and several by boat.

Evenents for everyone

Pellinge archipelago bursts with energy and has a community beyond the limits. During the summer months, over 120 events are organized round about on the islands. Summer market, midsummer festival, children’s day, flea market, Klovharun’s visiting week, village day, boat competitions and night of ancient bonfires. The first weekend in July we celebrate Pellinge days. There is something for everyone – come to Pellinge and let’s enjoy it together!