Koskela, Helsinki

#380 among attractions in Helsinki

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Koskela is a district in the city of Helsinki, Finland. There are about 3 300 inhabitants. The borough is surrounded by Käpylä, Kumpula, Vanhakaupunki, and Oulunkylä. Koskela is located in the subdivision of Vanhankaupungin peruspiiri, near the rapids close to the mouth of the Vantaa River. The earliest mention of the human settlement in Koskela dates back to 1417, which makes it the oldest part of Helsinki. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°13'8"N, 24°58'6"E

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Keskinen (Vanhakaupunki)Helsinki Finland

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

Nearby attractions include: Kumpulan maauimala, Museum of Technology, Oulunkylä Ice Rink, Messukeskus.

0.8 miSW
Water park, Amusement, Swimming
Kumpulan maauimala, Helsinki
20 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...
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Museum of Technology, Helsinki
14 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.
1.1 miN
Park, Ice rink
Oulunkylä Ice Rink, Helsinki
29 min walk • Oulunkylä Ice Rink, Oulunkylän tekojäärata or Oulunkylä artificial skating rink consists of an indoor ice hockey-sized rink and an outdoor bandy field in Oulunkylä, Helsinki, Finland. It is also used for figure skating, speed skating, and recreational skating.
1.6 miSW
Civic center, Convention center, Event space
Messukeskus, Helsinki
40 min walk • Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre is the biggest and best-known convention center in Finland. It is located in the capital city of Helsinki, in the district of Pasila, a short walk northwards from the Pasila railway station.
1 miSW
Modernist architecture
Serpentine House, Helsinki
26 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.
0.8 miSW
Park, Garden
Kumpula Allotment Garden, Helsinki
21 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.
0.8 miS
Library
Aalto University Library, Helsinki
21 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.
0.5 miSE
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Vanhakaupunki, Helsinki
13 min walk • 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.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Veräjämäki, Helsinki
19 min walk • Veräjämäki or Grindbacka is a neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland.
1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Patola, Helsinki
25 min walk • Patola, Dammen is a northern-central neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland.
1 miS
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Arabianranta, Helsinki
27 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Koskela?

Nearby attractions include Vanhakaupunki, Helsinki (13 min walk), Museum of Technology, Helsinki (14 min walk), Käpylä, Helsinki (15 min walk), Kumpula, Helsinki (18 min walk).

How to get to Koskela by public transport?

The nearest stations to Koskela:

Bus

Juhana-herttuan tie • Lines: 55 (2 min walk)
Herttuanpolku • Lines: 55 (2 min walk)

Tram

Pohjolanaukio • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
Metsolantie • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Train

Oulunkylä (17 min walk)
Käpylä (20 min walk)