Transportation

By Boat/Boat Trailer

Pellinge lies between the inner and outer waterway to the east of Helsinki, which makes the group of islands easily accessible by boat regardless of the weather. Charts over Pellinge are in chart series A Helsinki - Viborg, map sheet 620. On mainland Pellinge, there is a guest harbor, Sandholmsudden 232, and a guest pier, Söderby 233 in Sturjan.
Landing sites on different islands around Pellinge are at recreational areas Brokholmen 220, Bredholmen 221, Norra Sandön 223 and Äggskär 235.

Smaller boats can be launched from the natural ramps in Tirmo or Sturjan, as well as from Sandholmsudden’s concrete ramp. At Sandholmsudden or Pellinge Fish Cooperative’s pier in Tirmo, larger boats can be launched or taken up by crane. There are also several launching ramps around Borgå.
Via Skipperi one can also find different boats to rent for private use.

By Bicycle

From Borgå to Pellinge, it is about 2 hours (30 km) by bicycle. The roadside is rather narrow and the country roads are well travelled. Bicycles are an environmentally friendly way to get around in Pellinge and can also be rented at Benita’s Café on Sandholmsudden or at the villageshop Söderby-Boden. It is important to cycle with care; the roads in Pellinge are even narrower than on the mainland and visibility can be bad along the winding roads.
Cycle Paths: Pellinge from Island to Island

By Bus

One can also go by bus to Pellinge. Timetables and stops can be found easily via Matkahuolto. Usually there is only one ride to and from Pellinge (Sturjan) on weekdays. To Tirmo, form where the Pellinge ferry goes over to Pellinge, there are several bus connections to choose from on weekdays. There are no buses on Saturdays.

On Foot

To properly experience the different villages in Pellinge, it is best to move about on foot. Narrow, winding sandy paths can be impassable, especially with low-bottomed vehicles. Consider also the local population when moving about on the islands. According to the right of public access, one may move on foot outdoors on skis or bicycle except for in courtyards and other areas used for special purposes, e.g. cultivated fields, plantations or animal pastures. It is not permitted to disrupt the domestic peace or cause inconveniences or damage for other persons or in nature.

Free parking is available on Sandholmsudden and in Sturjan. The different sights on the island usually have their own small parking lot for visitors. There are also several planned hiking routes on the islands. Base map of Pellinge can be found via Lantmäteriet’s MapSite.