Hietaniemi beach, Helsinki

Name: Hietaniemi beach
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#150 among attractions in Helsinki

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Hietaniemi beach is a popular sand beach in central Helsinki, Finland. It is located in the Töölö district, next to the Hietaniemi Cemetery and is the most popular beach in central Helsinki. ()

Local name: Hietaranta Coordinates: 60°10'26"N, 24°54'21"E

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Eteläinen (Kampinmalmi)Helsinki Finland

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Hietaniemi beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Monument, Natural History Museum, Hietaniemi Cemetery.

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1960s church excavated into rock
Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Temppeliaukio Church, also known as the Rock Church, offers a unique architectural experience that seamlessly blends nature and design. Carved directly into solid rock, this Lutheran church was completed in 1969 and has since stood as...
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Part-abstract monument to composer
Sibelius Monument, Helsinki
16 min walk • The Sibelius Monument, a striking sculpture located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, pays homage to the country's most revered composer, Jean Sibelius. Unveiled in 1967, the monument stands as a testament to the composer's contributions to Finnish music and national...
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Nature-based collection and botanic garden
Natural History Museum, Helsinki
23 min walk • The Finnish Museum of Natural History, established in 1988, is a research institution under the University of Helsinki in Finland, based in Helsinki, Finland.
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Notable cemetery with war memorials
Hietaniemi Cemetery, Helsinki
10 min walk • The Hietaniemi cemetery is located mainly in the Lapinlahti quarter and partly in the Etu-Töölö district of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. It is the location for Finnish state funeral services and is owned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.
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Nightlife, Cinema, Room escape games
Tennispalatsi, Helsinki
24 min walk • Tennispalatsi, is an enclosed cultural and recreational center in Kamppi, Helsinki, Finland. It houses a Finnkino multiplex movie theatre, the Helsinki City Art Museum, the Museum of Cultures, and small shops.
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Töölöntori, Helsinki
20 min walk • Töölöntori is an urban square and marketplace in the Töölö district of central Helsinki, Finland. It is bounded in the west by Runeberginkatu and the southern end of Topeliuksenkatu, in the north by Tykistönkatu; Töölöntorinkatu forms its eastern limit, and Sandelsinkatu its southern.
0.8 miS
Harbor
Ruoholahti, Helsinki
20 min walk • Ruoholahti is a quarter in Helsinki, part of the Länsisatama neighbourhood and Kampinmalmi district. It is located in the southwestern part of the central city area of Helsinki, close to the Lauttasaari island, and it functions as the principal connection between the Helsinki city centre and the city of Espoo to the west.
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Museum, Natural history museum
Finnish Museum of Natural History, Helsinki
24 min walk • The Natural History Museum is one of the museums under the directorship of the Finnish Museum of Natural History, part of the University of Helsinki, in Helsinki, Finland.
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Taidehalli, Helsinki
23 min walk • Kunsthalle Helsinki is a non-profit exhibition space founded by various Finnish artist and art associations in 1928. Presenting annually 5–7 major exhibitions and special events, the main focus of the exhibition programme lies in contemporary art, as well as design and architecture.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Hotel and Restaurant Museum, Helsinki
22 min walk • The Hotel and Restaurant Museum specializes in the history of Finnish hotels, restaurants, cafés, tourism and culinary culture. The museum is located in Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, Finland. The museum was first opened in 1971 but has operated in its present premises since 1993.
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Nightlife, Restaurant
St. Urho's Pub, Helsinki
23 min walk • St. Urho's Pub is a beer restaurant located at Museokatu 10 in Etu-Töölö, Helsinki, Finland. The restaurant used to be a local favourite of former President of Finland Urho Kekkonen, which also led to its name. The restaurant was opened on 7 May 1973 with Urho Kekkonen attending the opening ceremony.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hietaniemi beach?

Nearby attractions include Hietaniemi Cemetery, Helsinki (10 min walk), Lapinlahti, Helsinki (14 min walk), Runeberginkatu, Helsinki (15 min walk), Salmisaari, Helsinki (15 min walk).

How to get to Hietaniemi beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hietaniemi beach:

Bus

Hietaniemi • Lines: 24 (4 min walk)
Hietakannaksentie • Lines: 24 (7 min walk)

Tram

Arkadiankatu • Lines: 8 (14 min walk)
Sammonkatu • Lines: 1, 2 (15 min walk)

Metro

Ruoholahti • Lines: M1, M2 (21 min walk)
Kamppi • Lines: M1, M2 (25 min walk)