Helsinki Observatory, Helsinki

Name: Helsinki Observatory
Address: Kopernikuksentie 1, Helsinki, 00130, Finland
Telephone: +358 29 4124244

#106 among attractions in Helsinki

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

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

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.

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Shopping, Market
Market Square, Helsinki
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Market Square (Kauppatori in Finnish) stands as a bustling hub of commerce and local culture. This open-air market, located by the Baltic Sea at the eastern end of Esplanadi Park, is an emblematic site where the vibrant spirit of the...
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Monuments and statues
Statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Helsinki
11 min walk • The Statue of Johan Ludvig Runeberg stands proudly in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, as a tribute to the nation's most cherished poet. Johan Ludvig Runeberg, whose works are considered foundational to Finnish literature, is perhaps best known for writing the lyrics...
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Bronze statue in Art Nouveau style
Havis Amanda, Helsinki
11 min walk • Havis Amanda is an iconic statue and a beloved symbol of the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Cast in bronze, this enchanting sculpture stands at the Market Square, near the harbor, serving as a captivating focal point for both locals and tourists alike.
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Narrow park for picnics in summer
Esplanadi, Helsinki
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Esplanadi is a verdant oasis of calm and culture amidst the urban hustle. Known locally as "Espa," this elegant park serves as a social hub and a green sanctuary for city dwellers and tourists alike.
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Carl Ludvig Engel, City hall
Helsinki City Hall, Helsinki
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Design Museum, Helsinki
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St. John's Church, Helsinki
6 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.
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Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki
8 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.
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Exhibits on statesman Carl Mannerheim
Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki
10 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.
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
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Harbor
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki
12 min walk • Katajanokka Terminal is a ferry terminal located in Katajanokka, in the Southern Harbor of Helsinki, Finland. The shipping company Viking Line operates scheduled services from the terminal to Stockholm and Tallinn. The terminal building was originally a customs warehouse, the harbour building K8.

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)