Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki

Name: Helsingfors Segelsällskap
Address: Skifferholmen / Liuskasaari, Helsinki, Finland

#70 among attractions in Helsinki

Yacht club, Sailing

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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. HSS hosts a popular full service guest harbor for 20 boats. The club also has a substantial contingent of expat sailors residing in Helsinki. ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1893 (131 years ago)Coordinates: 60°9'11"N, 24°56'51"E

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Skifferholmen / LiuskasaariHelsinki Finland

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Helsingfors Segelsällskap – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Design Museum, Helsinki
18 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.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
22 min walk • The Sinebrychoff Art Museum is an art museum located on Bulevardi in Helsinki, Finland. The museum exhibits the old European art collections of the Finnish National Gallery.
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St. John's Church, Helsinki
16 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki
16 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.
0.6 miNE
Exhibits on statesman Carl Mannerheim
Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki
16 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.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
13 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.
0.9 miNW
Monuments and statues
Olo n:o 22, Helsinki
23 min walk • Olo n:o 22 is an outdoor sculpture in Hietalahti, Helsinki, Finland. It was created by Pasi Karjula and Marko Vuokola and unveiled on July 25, 2000. The sculpture consists of over 50 polished steel spheres of various sizes, scattered in various places around near the seashore.
0.5 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Mikael Agricola Church, Helsinki
13 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.
0.6 miN
Carl Ludvig Engel, Specialty museum, Museum
Helsinki Observatory, Helsinki
17 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.
0.9 miNW
Square
Hietalahdentori, Helsinki
23 min walk • Hietalahdentori is a square in Hietalahti in Helsinki, Finland. The area is known for its popular flea market, which is open from May to September. During World War I it was used as a Russian horse barracks. The market began in 1906, and was known for a long time for its high quality food.
0.8 miN
Museum, Performing arts, Music venue
Gloria, Helsinki
20 min walk • Gloria is a cultural arena which has been operating regularly since 1999 and is located in Helsinki at Pieni Roobertinkatu 12–14.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Helsingfors Segelsällskap?

Nearby attractions include Liuskasaari, Helsinki (4 min walk), Kaivopuisto, Helsinki (5 min walk), Ursa Observatory, Helsinki (9 min walk), Tehtaankatu, Helsinki (10 min walk).

How to get to Helsingfors Segelsällskap by public transport?

The nearest stations to Helsingfors Segelsällskap:

Bus

Meritori • Lines: 24 (5 min walk)
Merikatu • Lines: 24 (6 min walk)

Tram

Kapteeninkatu • Lines: 3 (10 min walk)
Neitsytpolku • Lines: 3 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (20 min walk)
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Viking Line (26 min walk)

Metro

Kamppi • Lines: M1, M2 (32 min walk)
Ruoholahti • Lines: M1, M2 (34 min walk)