The park was originally established as a private summer residence for merchant Johan Fredrik Stjernvall in 1813.
The original main building of the Tullisaari Manor was destroyed by fire in the 1980s, leaving only the foundations and surrounding outbuildings.
The landscape design reflects the 19th-century romantic era, characterized by winding paths meant to frame specific views of the sea.
The park serves as an important habitat for rare butterfly species found in the meadows of the Finnish archipelago.
The site includes a preserved stone cellar and remnants of an early 20th-century greenhouse foundation.
The coastal section of the park is part of the extensive Laajasalo shoreline trail system.
Tullisaaren puisto is a historic manor park located on Laajasalo island in eastern Helsinki. The area features a mix of English-style landscaped lawns, wild forests, and a scenic coastal path along the Baltic Sea. The central Tullisaari Manor grounds were originally developed in the 19th century as a summer estate for the wealthy merchant family Stjernvall. The park serves as a protected green belt with diverse vegetation, including old-growth oaks and restored flower beds. Visitors can traverse a network of gravel paths that connect the manor ruins to the surrounding shoreline. The park is managed by the City of Helsinki and maintains a semi-wild aesthetic compared to formal city center gardens. It provides unobstructed views toward the Suomenlinna sea fortress and the Helsinki archipelago.
The elevated grassy hill near the manor ruins overlooking the archipelago.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the terrain transitions from flat manicured lawns to uneven forest trails.
Visit during the evening to catch the sunset across the water, as the park faces westward toward the open sea.
Pack a picnic, as there are no commercial food kiosks or cafes within the immediate park boundaries.
Do not expect formal, high-maintenance garden displays; the park is intentionally kept in a semi-wild, naturalistic state.
Maintain silence to respect the natural wildlife; keep dogs on leashes; follow 'everyman's right' principles regarding litter.
