Vanhakaupunki, Helsinki

Name: Vanhakaupunki
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#199 among attractions in Helsinki

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Vanhakaupunki is a neighbourhood of the city of Helsinki, Finland, to the north of Toukola. It is also the name of a district of the city, which contains the neighbourhood and its surroundings. The name comes from the fact that Helsinki was originally founded in the Vanhakaupunki area. The Swedish name Gamla Helsingfors appears in the new Helsinki foundation document from 1639, as the city was moved to its later location, and the forms Gamla staden or Gammelstaden came into use after this. The Finnish translation of the name only started appearing in the late 19th century. The current names were established as official in 1909. The neighbourhood was named Vanhakaupunki in 1959. ()

Alternative names: Area: 79.07 acres (0.1236 mi²)Coordinates: 60°12'51"N, 24°58'45"E

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Keskinen (Vanhakaupunki)Helsinki Finland

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

Nearby attractions include: Kumpulan maauimala, Museum of Technology, Mäkelänrinteen uimahalli, Serpentine House.

0.8 miSW
Water park, Amusement, Swimming
Kumpulan maauimala, Helsinki
21 min walk • Kumpulan maauimala is Helsinki's aquatic gem, a water park that offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nestled within Finland's vibrant capital, this family-friendly attraction is a favorite among locals and tourists seeking fun...
~1020 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Museum of Technology, Helsinki
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, the Museum of Technology stands as a testament to Finland's rich history of innovation and engineering prowess. This institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the evolution of technology and industry in the nation.
1.5 miSW
60°11'59"N • 24°56'53"E
Mäkelänrinteen uimahalli, Helsinki
38 min walk • Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
1.2 miW
Modernist architecture
Serpentine House, Helsinki
32 min walk • Serpentine House is a modernist apartment building complex on Mäkelänkatu in the Käpylä district of Helsinki, Finland. The complex was designed by Yrjö Lindegren and opened in 1952.
0.9 miW
Park, Garden
Kumpula Allotment Garden, Helsinki
24 min walk • The Kumpula Allotment Garden, located at Kalervonkatu 1a in Kumpula and established in 1927, is the second oldest allotment garden in Helsinki, Finland. The garden has 268 allotments with an average size of 300 m². This area is culturally and historically valuable. From May 1 to September 15, the garden is open to the public from 7 a.m.
0.4 miS
Library
Aalto University Library, Helsinki
12 min walk • Aalto University Library, from 2015 called Aalto University Learning Centre is a service unit of Aalto University. The library is a scientific service organization free for everyone to use. It provides support for the diverse research, education, studying, and artistic activities of the university.
1 miN
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Veräjämäki, Helsinki
26 min walk • Veräjämäki or Grindbacka is a neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland.
1.4 miNW
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Patola, Helsinki
37 min walk • Patola, Dammen is a northern-central neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland.
0.7 miS
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Arabianranta, Helsinki
18 min walk • Arabianranta, sometimes simply Arabia, is a residential part of Helsinki, Finland. It is bound by Vanhankaupunginlahti bay from east, and connects to neighboring boroughs of Vanhakaupunki in north, Hermanni in south and Toukola and Kumpula in west.
0.9 miW
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Käpylä, Helsinki
24 min walk • Käpylä is a neighbourhood of Helsinki with 7,600 inhabitants. Administratively speaking, Käpylä is a part of the Vanhakaupunki district. It is located between Kumpula, Oulunkylä and Koskela. Käpylä has a terminus for route-1 of the Helsinki tram network.
0.4 miSW
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Toukola, Helsinki
11 min walk • Toukola is a district of Helsinki, Finland, around 4 km north of the town centre, at the port of Vanhankaupunginlahti. Toukola is part of the administrative region of Vanhakaupunki.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vanhakaupunki?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Technology, Helsinki (5 min walk), Toukola, Helsinki (11 min walk), Aalto University Library, Helsinki (12 min walk), Koskela, Helsinki (13 min walk).

How to get to Vanhakaupunki by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vanhakaupunki:

Bus

Annalantie • Lines: 506, 55, 71, 77N (3 min walk)
Tekniikan museo • Lines: 506, 55, 57, 71, 77N, 78 (5 min walk)

Tram

Arabianranta • Lines: 6, 6T, 8 (11 min walk)
Arabiankatu • Lines: 6, 6T, 8 (14 min walk)

Train

Oulunkylä (28 min walk)
Käpylä (31 min walk)