Korkeasaari, Helsinki

Name: Korkeasaari
Address: Helsinki, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 310 37409

#210 among attractions in Helsinki

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Facts and practical information

Korkeasaari is an island in Helsinki. The literal meaning of Korkeasaari is "Tall Island/Islet". It is part of the Mustikkamaa–Korkeasaari district. Korkeasaari Zoo is located on the island and named after it. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1889 (135 years ago)Area: 54.36 acres (0.0849 mi²)Species: 150Coordinates: 60°10'27"N, 24°59'3"E

Address

Kaakkoinen (Kulosaari)Helsinki Finland

Contact

+358 9 310 37409

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Market Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Hakaniemi, Presidential Palace.

1.1 miSW
Shopping, Market
Market Square, Helsinki
28 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...
0.9 miSW
Russian-designed Orthodox cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki
24 min walk • Uspenski Cathedral stands as a magnificent testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Helsinki, Finland. This Eastern Orthodox cathedral, completed in 1868, is not only an architectural marvel but also the largest of its kind in Western Europe.
1.2 miW
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Hakaniemi, Helsinki
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, Hakaniemi Market Hall stands as a testament to the city's vibrant culture and love for fresh, local produce. This historic market, which has been operating since 1914, is a bustling hub of activity where locals and tourists...
1 miSW
Carl Ludvig Engel, Palace
Presidential Palace, Helsinki
27 min walk • The Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, stands as an emblem of the nation's rich political history and architectural finesse. This elegant structure, located in the heart of Helsinki, serves as one of the official residences for the President of Finland.
1.1 miW
Carl Ludvig Engel, Architecture, Palace
Government Palace, Helsinki
28 min walk • The Government Palace is the executive office building of the Council of State of Finland. It overlooks the Senate Square in central Helsinki, Finland.
1.1 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Helsinki University Museum, Helsinki
28 min walk • Helsinki University Museum is the museum of the University of Helsinki. The museum was located until June 2014 in a building called Arppeanum on Snellmanninkatu off the north-east corner of Senate Square.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Isoisänsilta, Helsinki
14 min walk • Isoisänsilta is a pedestrian and cycling bridge in Helsinki, Finland, opened in June 2016. The bridge connects the Kalasatama neighbourhood on the Helsinki mainland to the island of Mustikkamaa and, via it, to the islands of Korkeasaari and Kulosaari. The total length of the bridge is c. 170 metres, including the 144 metres main span.
0.8 miW
Military history museum in an armory
Military Museum, Helsinki
22 min walk • The Military Museum of Finland is the central museum of the Finnish Defence Forces and the national special museum of military history. It is located in Helsinki and it is part of the Finnish National Defence University. In 2018, the Military Museum's exhibitions in Suomenlinna had around 131,000 visitors.
0.9 miW
Ship
Wäiski, Helsinki
24 min walk • Wäiski is a restaurant ship located in Merihaka, Helsinki, Finland.
1 miSW
Harbor
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki
25 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.
1 miSW
Modernist architecture
Stora Enso headquarters, Helsinki
26 min walk • The Stora Enso headquarters is an office building located in the Katajanokka neighbourhood of central Helsinki, Finland, completed in 1962. It is notable for having been designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Korkeasaari?

Nearby attractions include Mustikkamaa–Korkeasaari, Helsinki (8 min walk), Isoisänsilta, Helsinki (14 min walk), Guggenheim Helsinki Plan, Helsinki (19 min walk), Liisanpuistikko, Helsinki (20 min walk).

How to get to Korkeasaari by public transport?

The nearest stations to Korkeasaari:

Ferry

Korkeasaari • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari (5 min walk)
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Viking Line (25 min walk)

Bus

Korkeasaari • Lines: 16 (11 min walk)
Vinsentinkatu • Lines: 59 (11 min walk)

Tram

Merisotilaantori • Lines: 4 (15 min walk)
Ulkoministeriö • Lines: 4 (18 min walk)

Metro

Kalasatama • Lines: M1, M2 (24 min walk)
Sörnäinen • Lines: M1, M2 (31 min walk)