Liuskasaari, Helsinki

Name: Liuskasaari
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#234 among attractions in Helsinki

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Facts and practical information

Liuskasaari is an island located south of Helsinki, Finland. This island is home of the Helsingfors Segelsällskap, one of the oldest sailing clubs in Finland. The island hosts two restaurants: The HSS Clubhouse Restaurant and the Skiffer outdoor restaurant. This island has about 50 000 visitors annually and can be reached by a ferry that traffics the island from the Merisatama park. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.94 acres (0.0077 mi²)Coordinates: 60°9'3"N, 24°56'52"E

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Eteläinen (Ullanlinna)Helsinki Finland

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

Nearby attractions include: Design Museum, Sinebrychoff Art Museum, St. John's Church, Cygnaeus Gallery.

0.9 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Design Museum, Helsinki
22 min walk • Design Museum is a museum in Helsinki devoted to the exhibition of both Finnish and foreign design, including industrial design, fashion, and graphic design.
1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Sinebrychoff Art Museum, Helsinki
25 min walk • The Sinebrychoff Art Museum is an art museum located on Bulevardi in Helsinki, Finland. The museum exhibits the old European art collections of the Finnish National Gallery.
0.8 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
St. John's Church, Helsinki
20 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.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki
18 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.
0.7 miNE
Exhibits on statesman Carl Mannerheim
Mannerheim Museum, Helsinki
18 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.
~810 ftN
Yacht club, Sailing
Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki
4 min walk • Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki Sailing Society, is the second oldest yacht club in Helsinki, established in 1893. The yacht club has 1000+ members and mainly sail boats in the register. The club is located on Liuskasaari island in the middle of southern Helsinki. Liuskasaari is a few minutes ferry ride away from Merisatamanranta.
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Henry's Cathedral, Helsinki
16 min walk • St. Henry's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to Henry, a 12th-century Bishop of Finland. It is the Cathedral Church of the Catholic Diocese of Helsinki.
1 miNW
Monuments and statues
Olo n:o 22, Helsinki
26 min walk • Olo n:o 22 is an outdoor sculpture in Hietalahti, Helsinki, Finland. It was created by Pasi Karjula and Marko Vuokola and unveiled on July 25, 2000. The sculpture consists of over 50 polished steel spheres of various sizes, scattered in various places around near the seashore.
0.6 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Mikael Agricola Church, Helsinki
16 min walk • Mikael Agricola Church is a Lutheran church located in the Punavuori district of Helsinki, Finland. It was designed by Lars Sonck and built between 1933 and 1935. The church was inaugurated on 14 April 1935. It is named after bishop Mikael Agricola.
0.8 miN
Carl Ludvig Engel, Specialty museum, Museum
Helsinki Observatory, Helsinki
20 min walk • 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.
1 miNW
Square
Hietalahdentori, Helsinki
26 min walk • Hietalahdentori is a square in Hietalahti in Helsinki, Finland. The area is known for its popular flea market, which is open from May to September. During World War I it was used as a Russian horse barracks. The market began in 1906, and was known for a long time for its high quality food.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Liuskasaari?

Nearby attractions include Helsingfors Segelsällskap, Helsinki (4 min walk), Kaivopuisto, Helsinki (9 min walk), Ursa Observatory, Helsinki (11 min walk), Hernesaari, Helsinki (13 min walk).

How to get to Liuskasaari by public transport?

The nearest stations to Liuskasaari:

Bus

Meritori • Lines: 24 (9 min walk)
Merikatu • Lines: 24 (9 min walk)

Tram

Kapteeninkatu • Lines: 3 (14 min walk)
Neitsytpolku • Lines: 3 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (23 min walk)
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Viking Line (29 min walk)

Metro

Ruoholahti • Lines: M1, M2 (36 min walk)