Ursa Observatory, Helsinki

Name: Ursa Observatory
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#201 among attractions in Helsinki

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Facts and practical information

The Ursa Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Helsinki, Finland. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 60°9'20"N, 24°57'19"E

Address

Eteläinen (Ullanlinna)Helsinki Finland

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Day trips

Ursa Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Design Museum, St. John's Church, Cygnaeus Gallery, Mannerheim Museum.

0.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Design Museum, Helsinki
16 min walk • Design Museum is a museum in Helsinki devoted to the exhibition of both Finnish and foreign design, including industrial design, fashion, and graphic design.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St. John's Church, Helsinki
15 min walk • St. John's Church in Helsinki, Finland is a Lutheran church designed by the Swedish architect Adolf Melander in the Gothic Revival style. It is the largest stone church in Finland by seating capacity.
~1550 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki
8 min walk • The Cygnaeus Gallery is an art gallery in Helsinki. The art gallery was founded by the professor of aesthetics Fredrik Cygnaeus. It was built as a villa in 1869–1870 to designs by architect J.F.W. Mieritz. Cygnaeus donated the gallery to the Finnish nation in his testament.
~1540 ftNE
Exhibits on statesman Carl Mannerheim
Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki
8 min walk • The Mannerheim Museum is located in Helsinki, Finland. It is dedicated to preserving and displaying items related to the life and times of Marshal C. G. E. Mannerheim, a Finnish statesman and military officer.
~1710 ftSW
Yacht club, Sailing
Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki
9 min walk • Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki Sailing Society, is the second oldest yacht club in Helsinki, established in 1893. The yacht club has 1000+ members and mainly sail boats in the register. The club is located on Liuskasaari island in the middle of southern Helsinki. Liuskasaari is a few minutes ferry ride away from Merisatamanranta.
~1360 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
7 min walk • St. Henry's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to Henry, a 12th-century Bishop of Finland. It is the Cathedral Church of the Catholic Diocese of Helsinki.
0.7 miN
Harbor
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki
19 min walk • Katajanokka Terminal is a ferry terminal located in Katajanokka, in the Southern Harbor of Helsinki, Finland. The shipping company Viking Line operates scheduled services from the terminal to Stockholm and Tallinn. The terminal building was originally a customs warehouse, the harbour building K8.
0.6 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Mikael Agricola Church, Helsinki
16 min walk • Mikael Agricola Church is a Lutheran church located in the Punavuori district of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by Lars Sonck and built between 1933 and 1935. The church was inaugurated on 14 April 1935. It is named after bishop Mikael Agricola.
0.5 miN
Carl Ludvig Engel, Specialty museum, Museum
Helsinki Observatory, Helsinki
12 min walk • Helsinki University Observatory housed the Department of Astronomy at the University of Helsinki, south Finland until end of 2009. It is now an astronomy-themed visitor centre and museum.
0.8 miN
Amusement ride, Amusement, Theme park
SkyWheel, Helsinki
21 min walk • SkyWheel Helsinki is a 40-meter tall Ferris wheel in central Helsinki, Finland. One of its gondola cabins, the SkySauna, is the world's first sauna on a Ferris wheel. It opened to the public on June 3, 2014.
0.8 miN
Harbor, Piers and boardwalks
Cholera Basin, Helsinki
21 min walk • The Cholera basin is the established name for the western harbour basin in front of the Market Square in Helsinki, Finland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ursa Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Kaivopuisto, Helsinki (5 min walk), Villa Kleineh, Helsinki (5 min walk), St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki (7 min walk), Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki (8 min walk).

How to get to Ursa Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ursa Observatory:

Bus

Merikatu • Lines: 24 (6 min walk)
Neitsytpolku • Lines: 24 (7 min walk)

Tram

Kaivopuisto • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)
Neitsytpolku • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (13 min walk)
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Viking Line (18 min walk)

Metro

Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (30 min walk)
Kamppi • Lines: M1, M2 (32 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (32 min walk)