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Helsinki Observatory, Helsinki

#106 among attractions in Helsinki

Carl Ludvig Engel, Specialty museum, Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Helsinki Observatory

Facts and practical information

Local name: Helsingin yliopiston Observatorio Established: 1834 (190 years ago)Coordinates: 60°9'43"N, 24°57'6"E
Address

Kopernikuksentie 1Eteläinen (Ullanlinna)Helsinki 00130 Finland

Contact
+358 29 4124244
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Day trips

Helsinki Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Market Square, Statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Havis Amanda, Esplanadi.

  • market square helsinki0.4 miN
  • statue of johan ludvig runeberg helsinki0.4 miN
  • havis amanda helsinki0.4 miN
  • esplanadi helsinki0.4 miN
  • helsinki city hall0.4 miN
  • design museum helsinki~1140 ftW
  • st johns church helsinki~1220 ftW
  • cygnaeus gallery helsinki~1660 ftSE
  • mannerheim museum helsinki~1920 ftSE
  • st henrys cathedral helsinki~1100 ftSE
  • katajanokka terminal helsinki0.4 miNE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Helsinki Observatory?

Nearby attractions include German Church, Helsinki (3 min walk), The Shipwrecked, Helsinki (4 min walk), Museum of Finnish Architecture, Helsinki (5 min walk), Fabianinkatu 17, Helsinki (5 min walk).

How to get to Helsinki Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Helsinki Observatory:

Tram
  • Kirurgi • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)
  • Tarkk'ampujankatu • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)

Bus
  • Tarkk'ampujankatu • Lines: 24 (5 min walk)
  • Johanneksenkirkko • Lines: 24 (6 min walk)

Ferry
  • Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (6 min walk)
  • Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (10 min walk)

Metro
  • Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (19 min walk)
  • University of Helsinki • Lines: M1, M2 (20 min walk)

Train
  • Helsinki (20 min walk)

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