Olympia Terminal, Helsinki

Name: Olympia Terminal
Address: Olympiaranta 1, Helsinki, 00140, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 31033622

#128 among attractions in Helsinki

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Facts and practical information

The Olympia Terminal is a dock in the South Harbour of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by the Hytönen-Luukkonen architects bureau and opened for the 1952 Summer Olympics. ()

Local name: Olympiaterminaali Coordinates: 60°9'40"N, 24°57'29"E

Address

Olympiaranta 1Eteläinen (Ullanlinna)Helsinki 00140 Finland

Contact

+358 9 31033622

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Day trips

Olympia Terminal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Market Square, Havis Amanda, Design Museum, St. John's Church.

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Shopping, Market
Market Square, Helsinki
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Market Square (Kauppatori in Finnish) stands as a bustling hub of commerce and local culture. This open-air market, located by the Baltic Sea at the eastern end of Esplanadi Park, is an emblematic site where the vibrant spirit of the...
0.5 miNW
Bronze statue in Art Nouveau style
Havis Amanda, Helsinki
13 min walk • Havis Amanda is an iconic statue and a beloved symbol of the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Cast in bronze, this enchanting sculpture stands at the Market Square, near the harbor, serving as a captivating focal point for both locals and tourists alike.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Design Museum, Helsinki
12 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.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St. John's Church, Helsinki
12 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.
~690 ftS
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki
4 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.
~900 ftSE
Exhibits on statesman Carl Mannerheim
Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki
5 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.
~960 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
5 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.
~1740 ftNE
Harbor
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki
9 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.
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Modernist architecture
Stora Enso headquarters, Helsinki
12 min walk • The Stora Enso headquarters is an office building located in the Katajanokka neighbourhood of central Helsinki, Finland, completed in 1962. It is notable for having been designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
~1200 ftW
Carl Ludvig Engel, Specialty museum, Museum
Helsinki Observatory, Helsinki
6 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.
0.4 miN
Amusement ride, Amusement, Theme park
SkyWheel, Helsinki
11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Olympia Terminal open?

Olympia Terminal is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Olympia Terminal?

Nearby attractions include The Shipwrecked, Helsinki (3 min walk), Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki (4 min walk), Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki (5 min walk), St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki (5 min walk).

How to get to Olympia Terminal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olympia Terminal:

Tram

Olympialaituri • Lines: 2, 3 (2 min walk)
Kaivopuisto • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (3 min walk)
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Viking Line (9 min walk)

Bus

Neitsytpolku • Lines: 24 (10 min walk)
Tarkk'ampujankatu • Lines: 24 (11 min walk)

Metro

University of Helsinki • Lines: M1, M2 (22 min walk)
Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (23 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (24 min walk)