Tapaninvainio Melontaranta Rental Point

From Melontaranta, you can easily set off into the peaceful scenery of the Vantaa River by kayak, SUP board or canoe, a water experience in the heart of Helsinki.

📅 Fri 5 June 2026 - Sun 7 June 2026

📍 Uimarannantie 25, Helsinki

Melontaranta brings a slightly different, peaceful water experience to Maritime Helsinki. Helsinki is known for its archipelago, sheltered waterways and the chance to experience the city from a completely new perspective from the water.

From Melontaranta, you can set off to explore the Vantaa River, which flows through Helsinki, by kayak, SUP board, canoe or rowing boat, surrounded by green riverside scenery, lush nature and picturesque bridges.

Melontaranta is also ideal for first-timers. The sheltered banks of the Vantaa River make moving on the water easy, safe and pleasant, and Natura Viva’s staff will help you choose the right equipment, gear and route.

Even a short two- or three-hour trip is easy to fit into a summer day, and all necessary equipment is always included in the rental. Guided trips are also available for private groups.

Melontaranta is located on Uimarannantie in Tapaninvainio and is easy to reach by public transport. The nearby Tapaninvainio beach makes the destination especially attractive for a summer day out: you can combine a paddling trip with a refreshing stop by the water and enjoy Helsinki’s aquatic nature in a peaceful setting.

Maritime Helsinki experiences are not found only on the open sea and islands. Sometimes they can also be found around a bend in the river, right on the edge of the city. Melontaranta offers an easy and enjoyable way to get out on the water, breathe deeply and see Helsinki from a new perspective.