Töölöntori, Helsinki

Name: Töölöntori
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#72 among attractions in Helsinki

Shopping, Market, Farmer's market

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Töölöntori is an urban square and marketplace in the Töölö district of central Helsinki, Finland. It is bounded in the west by Runeberginkatu and the southern end of Topeliuksenkatu, in the north by Tykistönkatu; Töölöntorinkatu forms its eastern limit, and Sandelsinkatu its southern. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°10'45"N, 24°55'30"E

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Eteläinen (Taka-Töölö)Helsinki Finland

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Töölöntori – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Monument, Olympiastadion, National Museum of Finland.

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1960s church excavated into rock
Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Temppeliaukio Church, also known as the Rock Church, offers a unique architectural experience that seamlessly blends nature and design. Carved directly into solid rock, this Lutheran church was completed in 1969 and has since stood as...
0.4 miNW
Part-abstract monument to composer
Sibelius Monument, Helsinki
12 min walk • The Sibelius Monument, a striking sculpture located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, pays homage to the country's most revered composer, Jean Sibelius. Unveiled in 1967, the monument stands as a testament to the composer's contributions to Finnish music and national...
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Olympiastadion, Helsinki
13 min walk • The Olympiastadion, located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, stands as an enduring emblem of the country's rich sporting heritage. Constructed as the main venue for the 1952 Summer Olympics, this iconic stadium has since become a focal point for various athletic...
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Museum of Finnish culture and history
National Museum of Finland, Helsinki
12 min walk • The National Museum of Finland, located in the heart of Helsinki, stands as a beacon of Finnish heritage and culture. Housed in a striking building that combines neo-renaissance and national romantic architectural styles, the museum was opened to the public in 1916.
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Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Villa Hakasalmi, Helsinki
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, Villa Hakasalmi stands as a cultural gem and a testament to the city's rich history. This elegant museum, housed in a charming 19th-century villa, offers visitors a glimpse into the life of Helsinki's bourgeoisie during the...
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Convention center, Concert hall
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki
10 min walk • The Finlandia Hall is a congress and event venue in the centre of Helsinki on the Töölönlahti Bay, owned by the City of Helsinki. The building, which was designed by architect Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971. Every detail in the building is designed by Aalto.
~1280 ftNE
Modern, 2 auditorium waterside venue
Finnish National Opera, Helsinki
7 min walk • The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is a Finnish opera company and ballet company based in Helsinki. It is headquartered in the Opera House on the coast of the Töölönlahti bay in Töölö, which opened in 1993, and is state-owned through Senate Properties.
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Musiikkitalo, Helsinki
14 min walk • The Helsinki Music Centre is a concert hall and a music center in Töölönlahti, Helsinki. The building is home to Sibelius Academy and two symphony orchestras, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra.
~1400 ftNE
Monuments and statues
The Stone Guest, Helsinki
7 min walk • The Stone Guest is an opera in three acts by Alexander Dargomyzhsky from a libretto taken almost verbatim from Alexander Pushkin's 1830 play of the same name which had been written in blank verse and which forms part of his collection Little Tragedies.
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Taidehalli, Helsinki
14 min walk • Kunsthalle Helsinki is a non-profit exhibition space founded by various Finnish artist and art associations in 1928. Presenting annually 5–7 major exhibitions and special events, the main focus of the exhibition programme lies in contemporary art, as well as design and architecture.
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Nightlife, Restaurant
St. Urho's Pub, Helsinki
11 min walk • St. Urho's Pub is a beer restaurant located at Museokatu 10 in Etu-Töölö, Helsinki, Finland. The restaurant used to be a local favourite of former President of Finland Urho Kekkonen, which also led to its name. The restaurant was opened on 7 May 1973 with Urho Kekkonen attending the opening ceremony.

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Which popular attractions are close to Töölöntori?

Nearby attractions include Töölö, Helsinki (1 min walk), Kirpilä Art Collection, Helsinki (4 min walk), Töölö Church, Helsinki (4 min walk), Kristuskyrkan, Helsinki (6 min walk).

How to get to Töölöntori by public transport?

The nearest stations to Töölöntori:

Tram

Töölöntori • Lines: 1, 2, 8 (2 min walk)
Hesperian puisto • Lines: 10, 4 (5 min walk)

Bus

Töölöntori • Lines: 108N, 37, 41, 42, 69, 70 (2 min walk)
Hesperian puisto • Lines: 200, 212, 213, 213N, 231N, 235N, 280, 321, 321N, 322, 332, 345, 345N, 346, 40, 411, 415, 415N, 421, 431, 431N, 435, 436, 436K, 436N, 455, 456, 457, 465, 485, 63, Finnair, Tampere - Helsinki (6 min walk)

Metro

Kamppi • Lines: M1, M2 (19 min walk)
Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (21 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (20 min walk)

Ferry

Hakaniemi • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (27 min walk)
Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (34 min walk)