Description

Tulikallio is picturesque summertime kayaking and boating destination close to Helsinki city. As of 2020, a rowing boat can be rented (20€/4h) from Karjalaisten kesäkoti (Villa Salmela, open: Wed-Sun 12-19:00).

Wintertime in February and March it's also possible to climb in Villinki on a sunny day. The crag is baking in the sun and the rock can be suprisingly warm. The seepage because of snow is low especially on the left sector routes. The walk on ice starts from Jollas peninsula. Jollas is reachable with Helsinki city public transportation.

History

The name Tulikallio (or Kasaberget as the locals call it) refers to old sea navigation tradition with bonfire signalling.

First known ascents are from the 1990's by Max Helander & co. It's also possible someone has climbed here before this but there are no pitons or other traces of it.

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Villinki

Climbing has been limited!

Both Villinki and the neighboring Pukkiluoto are busy summer islands. All noices travel long distance on water so keep your volume down. If the people in the neighboring estates are at home climbing should be avoided. Camping or making fire is strictly not allowed!

In summertime it's best not to dock on private land. The locals prefer to keep their things private. There are three possible docking options on public city owned land, however. From these spots Tulikallio can be reached on foot.

Be careful with the hidden rocks under the water surface. The docking sites described are designed for canoe and not suitable for big boats.