Location
Paddling Academy is the local sea kayaking tour operator in the Archipelago Sea. We operate in the heart of the Archipelago Sea. Most of our tours start from Korpoström Archipelago Centre in Korppoo, where you can also rent sea kayaks. For longer kayaking tours, the starting point is the island of Nötö. With us you can enjoy the enchanting beauty of the Archipelago Sea even on short trips.
There are more islands in the Archipelago Sea than anywhere else in the world. It has been described as the most beautiful archipelago in the world. The landscape varies from wide open expanses, to village landscapes on the larger islands, to windswept rocky coves.
There are more islands in the Archipelago Sea than anywhere else in the world. It has been described as the most beautiful archipelago in the world. The landscape varies from wide open expanses, to village landscapes on the larger islands, to windswept rocky coves.
KORPPOO (Korpo)
Korppoo is a large island, located in the middle of Archipelago Sea about 80 kilometres from Turku. Korppoo is a vibrant and cultural island with a wide range of services and an active arts and culture community.
Our base camp and main partner in Korppoo is Korpoström Archipelago Centre. Archipelago Centre is located by the sea on the southern edge of Korppoo, right on the corner of the Archipelago Sea National Park. Most of Paddling Academy's tours and trainings are done from here. You can easily get to Korpostrom by bus or by car.
Archipelago Sea of Finland allows kayaking in the shelter of islands, between islets and in small coves, so that kayaking is possible even in strong winds and waves. On the other hand, the wide open sea as well as the more distant islands, are also very close by. One day kayaking will take you to many of the pearls of the Archipelago Sea.
Korppoo covers an area of about 1544 km², of which only 169 km² is land. Korppoo has about 2 000 islands and islets and a year-round population of about 800. The nature of the Korppoo archipelago is very diverse and varied. There are typical forested inter-island nature with meadows and fields, as well as rocky coves, glacier-formed bays and a mosaic of small islands typical for the outer archipelago. Sea eagles, swans and seals all live around Korppoo.
Our base camp and main partner in Korppoo is Korpoström Archipelago Centre. Archipelago Centre is located by the sea on the southern edge of Korppoo, right on the corner of the Archipelago Sea National Park. Most of Paddling Academy's tours and trainings are done from here. You can easily get to Korpostrom by bus or by car.
Archipelago Sea of Finland allows kayaking in the shelter of islands, between islets and in small coves, so that kayaking is possible even in strong winds and waves. On the other hand, the wide open sea as well as the more distant islands, are also very close by. One day kayaking will take you to many of the pearls of the Archipelago Sea.
Korppoo covers an area of about 1544 km², of which only 169 km² is land. Korppoo has about 2 000 islands and islets and a year-round population of about 800. The nature of the Korppoo archipelago is very diverse and varied. There are typical forested inter-island nature with meadows and fields, as well as rocky coves, glacier-formed bays and a mosaic of small islands typical for the outer archipelago. Sea eagles, swans and seals all live around Korppoo.
Travel directions to Korpoström
You can get to and from Korppoo och Korpoström by the public bus 901-904 from Turku (Åbo).
Bus timetables are available in Swedish or Finnish here.
Timetables can also be found from Seutu+ route guide.
Korpoström can also be reached by car along the Archipelago road.
Address: Archipelago Centre Korpoström, Korpoströmintie 832, 21720 Korppoo. Please allow about 2.5 hours by car from Turku, as ferries between the islands may cause delays. On the way from Turku to Korppoo there are two road ferries, which are free of charge for the user. The ferries run approximately every 15 minutes. For timetables of the Parainen-Nauvo and Nauvo-Korppoo ferries, see here.
There is a big parking area in Korpoström on the left side of the road about 100 metres before the beach. You can pay for parking with Easypark and Parkman apps or coins. Parking prices 2h = 1,50€, 6h = 3,00€, 24h = 6,00€.
To Turku. There is regular bus connections from many cities in Finland and a direct bus connection from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Turku (Åbo). You can find timetables here.
Bus timetables are available in Swedish or Finnish here.
Timetables can also be found from Seutu+ route guide.
Korpoström can also be reached by car along the Archipelago road.
Address: Archipelago Centre Korpoström, Korpoströmintie 832, 21720 Korppoo. Please allow about 2.5 hours by car from Turku, as ferries between the islands may cause delays. On the way from Turku to Korppoo there are two road ferries, which are free of charge for the user. The ferries run approximately every 15 minutes. For timetables of the Parainen-Nauvo and Nauvo-Korppoo ferries, see here.
There is a big parking area in Korpoström on the left side of the road about 100 metres before the beach. You can pay for parking with Easypark and Parkman apps or coins. Parking prices 2h = 1,50€, 6h = 3,00€, 24h = 6,00€.
To Turku. There is regular bus connections from many cities in Finland and a direct bus connection from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Turku (Åbo). You can find timetables here.
Before and after your kayaking tour in Korppoo
- Moving Heart offers a variety of sports and wellness activities in Korppoo and Korpoström Archipelago Centre. For example, you can book a mindful nature walk or a private yoga class. These services can be combined with a kayaking trip if you wish.
- Archipelago centre Korpoström has an archipelago hotel, a restaurant, exhibitions, shops and a harbour.
- Rumar Strand has a harbour, restaurant, camping site, rental cottages and caravan site
- You can read more about Korppoo's offers, events and attractions here
Nötö and Aspö
The islands of Nötö and Aspö are located in the outer archipelago, in the middle of the Archipelago National Park 20 km from Korppoo. Many of our longer kayking tours start from Nötö. The neighbour island of Aspö is an interesting place to visit on kayaktour and a possible daytour destination for private groups.
Around Nötö and Aspö there is wide open sea and numerous rocky islands. Nötö is a great starting point for longer kayak tours, because here we are already in the middle of the Archipelago Sea National Park. Within one day kayaking distance you can find most of the pearls of the Archipelago Sea, such as Björkö, Jurmo, Aspö and Berghamn islands.
The landscape of Nötö Island is varied and diverse, with widespread old pine forests, rocky hills and traditional village landscapes. Nötö has been inhabited since the early 1000s and still retains the atmosphere of past island life. The island has a nature trail, a shop, a summer café and camping spot.
Aspö is a vibrant inhabited island with 11 inhabitants all year round. Aspö is famous for its active folkmusic tradition. The island has a nature trail, a small summer café and camping spot.
Link to the Nötö Village Association website.
Link to the Aspö website.
Around Nötö and Aspö there is wide open sea and numerous rocky islands. Nötö is a great starting point for longer kayak tours, because here we are already in the middle of the Archipelago Sea National Park. Within one day kayaking distance you can find most of the pearls of the Archipelago Sea, such as Björkö, Jurmo, Aspö and Berghamn islands.
The landscape of Nötö Island is varied and diverse, with widespread old pine forests, rocky hills and traditional village landscapes. Nötö has been inhabited since the early 1000s and still retains the atmosphere of past island life. The island has a nature trail, a shop, a summer café and camping spot.
Aspö is a vibrant inhabited island with 11 inhabitants all year round. Aspö is famous for its active folkmusic tradition. The island has a nature trail, a small summer café and camping spot.
Link to the Nötö Village Association website.
Link to the Aspö website.
Travel directions to Nötö and Aspö
Nötö and Aspö are located in the middle of the Archipelago Sea National Park, about 20 km south of Nauvo and Korppoo. The islands can be reached by MS Utö connecting ferry. MS Utö departs from Nauvo´s Pärnäs (Pärnäinen). The sea voyage to Nötö takes about two hours, to Aspö half an hour longer and is free of charge.
Pärnäs (Pärnäinen) can be reached from Turku with the archipelago bus 901-904. Pärnäs harbour can also be reached by car along the Archipelago road. Please take at least 2.5 hours for the car journey from Turku, as ferries between the islands can cause delays. There is free parking for cars in the harbour.
If you are participating for a weekend kayak tour in Nötö, read detailed travel advice for a weekend trip here
If you are coming with a private group for a one-day kayaking trip to Nötö or Aspö (Monday - Wednesday), read detailed travel advice for a one-day visit here
For the MS Utö timetable, see here.
Bus timetables are available in Swedish or Finnish here.
Bus timetables are also available from Seutu+ route guide.
Turku has regular bus connections from many cities in Finland and a direct bus connection from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. You can find timetables in here.
If you are participating for a weekend kayak tour in Nötö, read detailed travel advice for a weekend trip here
If you are coming with a private group for a one-day kayaking trip to Nötö or Aspö (Monday - Wednesday), read detailed travel advice for a one-day visit here
For the MS Utö timetable, see here.
Bus timetables are available in Swedish or Finnish here.
Bus timetables are also available from Seutu+ route guide.
Turku has regular bus connections from many cities in Finland and a direct bus connection from Helsinki-Vantaa airport. You can find timetables in here.