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Trails · Runs from Töölö Bay northward
Keskuspuisto (Central Park)
Free·Leashed, off-leash zone on site
A 10-kilometre corridor of genuine forest — birch, pine and spruce, bogs, rocky outcrops and meadows — running from the edge of the city centre to the northern suburbs. Dogs can run off-leash in the deeper forest zones outside the nesting season, and fenced zones exist near Pirkkola.
Why it made the list
One of Europe's largest urban forests, with every terrain a dog could want within metro distance of downtown.
Good to know before you go
Dogs may be off-leash in forest areas away from paths except during the bird nesting season (roughly April–July) and the March 1–August 19 leash period; fenced koirapuisto zones remain open year-round. Multiple entry points; free access.
Practical notes
Enter from the Töölönlahti south end for the most scenic routes
The Paloheinä section at the north end is wildest and emptiest
What is available on site
Off-leash area
Shaded seating
Water bowls
House rules and verification
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Water bowlsShaded seating
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