Santahamina, Helsinki

Name: Santahamina
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#373 among attractions in Helsinki

Island, Neighbourhood

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Santahamina is an island and neighbourhood of Eastern Helsinki, Finland. At present it is a military base housing the Guard Jaeger Regiment, making access restricted. The Finnish National Defence University is also located on the island. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.65 mi²Coordinates: 60°9'9"N, 25°2'58"E

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Kaakkoinen (Laajasalo)Helsinki Finland

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

Nearby attractions include: Suomenlinna, Suomenlinna Church, Military Museum of Finland, Mustikkamaa–Korkeasaari.

2.2 miW
, Island, Forts and castles
Suomenlinna, Helsinki
56 min walk • Suomenlinna, a maritime fortress sprawled across a cluster of islands near the city of Helsinki, Finland, stands as a testament to the country's historical military architecture. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, Suomenlinna—or "Castle of Finland"—is...
2.2 miW
Former Orthodox church built in 1854
Suomenlinna Church, Helsinki
56 min walk • Suomenlinna Church stands as a distinctive landmark on the historic sea fortress island of Suomenlinna, just off the coast of Helsinki, Finland. Originally built in 1854, the church serves as a multifunctional building, having once also operated as a lighthouse – a...
2.1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Military Museum of Finland, Helsinki
55 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.
2.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Mustikkamaa–Korkeasaari, Helsinki
65 min walk • Mustikkamaa-Korkeasaari is a subdistrict of Helsinki, Finland. It includes the islands of Mustikkamaa and Korkeasaari, as well as some smaller islands. It has a population of 25.
3 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hertsi, Helsinki
76 min walk • Hertsi is a shopping center located in Herttoniemi, Helsinki, Finland, the construction of which was completed in the spring of 2020. It is located along Itäväylä, quite close to Herttoniemi metro station.
2.2 miSW
Monumental gate at Suomenlinna fortress
Kuninkaanportti, Helsinki
57 min walk • Kuninkaanportti or Kungsporten is the principal entrance to the fortress Suomenlinna outside Helsinki. It is on the southernmost island of Suomenlinna, in front of the Kustaanmiekka strait, and is considered the main symbol of Suomenlinna.
2 miSW
Island
Vallisaari, Helsinki
53 min walk • Vallisaari is an island in Helsinki, Finland. It is located between Suomenlinna and Santahamina. The island has some ponds, and it was first known for hundreds of years as a place where sailors could take fresh water.
2.7 miNW
Leafy island, home to a long-running zoo
Korkeasaari, Helsinki
69 min walk • 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.
2.6 miN
60°11'24"N • 25°2'30"E
Herttoniemen kartano, Helsinki
67 min walk • Museum
2.2 miW
Museum on a restored wartime submarine
Submarine Vesikko, Helsinki
56 min walk • Vesikko is a submarine, which was launched on 10 May 1933 at the Crichton-Vulcan dock in Turku. Until 1936 it was named by its manufacturing codename CV 707.
2.4 miNW
Island, Neighbourhood
Kulosaari, Helsinki
62 min walk • Kulosaari is an island and an East Helsinki suburb in Helsinki, Finland. It is also the 42nd neighbourhood of the city. Construction of villas on the island started in the beginning of the 20th century, and a bridge from Sörnäinen was opened in 1919.