Finnish National Opera, Helsinki

Name: Finnish National Opera
Address: Helsinginkatu 58, Helsinki, 00260, Finland
Telephone: +358 9 40302211

#51 among attractions in Helsinki

Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows, Concert hall

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Facts and practical information

The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is a Finnish opera company and ballet company based in Helsinki. It is headquartered in the Opera House on the coast of the Töölönlahti bay in Töölö, which opened in 1993, and is state-owned through Senate Properties. The Opera House features two auditoriums, the main auditorium with 1,350, seats and a smaller studio auditorium with 300–500 seats. ()

Local name: Suomen Kansallisooppera ja -baletti Completed: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 60°10'54"N, 24°55'46"E

Address

Helsinginkatu 58Eteläinen (Taka-Töölö)Helsinki 00260 Finland

Contact

+358 9 40302211

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Day trips

Finnish National Opera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sibelius Monument, Olympiastadion, Bolt Arena, National Museum of Finland.

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Part-abstract monument to composer
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Olympiastadion, Helsinki
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bolt Arena, Helsinki
12 min walk • The Bolt Arena stands as a modern testament to sports and entertainment in the vibrant city of Helsinki, Finland. This multifunctional stadium, primarily known for its association with football, serves as a home ground to HJK Helsinki and has also welcomed a plethora...
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Museum of Finnish culture and history
National Museum of Finland, Helsinki
15 min walk • The National Museum of Finland, located in the heart of Helsinki, stands as a beacon of Finnish heritage and culture. Housed in a striking building that combines neo-renaissance and national romantic architectural styles, the museum was opened to the public in 1916.
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Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Villa Hakasalmi, Helsinki
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Panoraama, Helsinki
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Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Helsinki Swimming Stadium, Helsinki
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Salama Roller Coaster, Helsinki
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Linnunrata, Helsinki
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Convention center, Concert hall
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki
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Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Tulireki, Helsinki
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Finnish National Opera?

Nearby attractions include The Stone Guest, Helsinki (1 min walk), Hesperian puisto, Helsinki (5 min walk), Töölönlahti, Helsinki (5 min walk), Töölöntori, Helsinki (7 min walk).

How to get to Finnish National Opera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Finnish National Opera:

Bus

Ooppera • Lines: 280, 346, 455, 456, 457, 465, 485, 70, Finnair, Helsinki - Huittinen - Pori, Helsinki - Jyväskylä - Muurame, Helsinki - Kuopio, Helsinki - Mäntsälä - Orimattila, Helsinki - St. Petersburg, Helsinki - Tampere, Lahti - Helsinki, Orimattila-Mäntsälä-Helsinki, pika J:kylä - Heinola - Lahti - (3 min walk)
Töölön kisahalli • Lines: 200, 212, 213, 213N, 231N, 235N, 280, 321, 321N, 322, 332, 345, 345N, 346, 40, 411, 415, 415N, 421, 431, 431N, 435, 436, 436K, 436N, 455, 456, 457, 465, 485, 502, 63, Helsinki - Huittinen - Pori, Helsinki - Tampere, Tampere - Helsinki (7 min walk)

Tram

Ooppera • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 4, 8 (2 min walk)
Kaupunginpuutarha • Lines: 1, 8 (5 min walk)

Metro

Hakaniemi • Lines: M1, M2 (19 min walk)
Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (23 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (21 min walk)
Pasila (30 min walk)

Ferry

Hakaniemi • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (24 min walk)
Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (34 min walk)