Toukola, Helsinki

Name: Toukola
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#293 among attractions in Helsinki

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Toukola is a district of Helsinki, Finland, around 4 km north of the town centre, at the port of Vanhankaupunginlahti. Toukola is part of the administrative region of Vanhakaupunki. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.36 mi²Coordinates: 60°12'32"N, 24°58'21"E

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Keskinen (Vanhakaupunki)Helsinki Finland

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

Nearby attractions include: Kumpulan maauimala, Museum of Technology, Mäkelänrinteen uimahalli, Tropicario.

0.5 miW
Water park, Amusement, Swimming
Kumpulan maauimala, Helsinki
13 min walk • Kumpulan maauimala is Helsinki's aquatic gem, a water park that offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nestled within Finland's vibrant capital, this family-friendly attraction is a favorite among locals and tourists seeking fun...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Museum of Technology, Helsinki
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, the Museum of Technology stands as a testament to Finland's rich history of innovation and engineering prowess. This institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the evolution of technology and industry in the nation.
1 miSW
60°11'59"N • 24°56'53"E
Mäkelänrinteen uimahalli, Helsinki
27 min walk • Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
1.2 miSW
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Tropicario, Helsinki
31 min walk • Tropicario is a Finnish public aquarium, that was previously located in Hämeenlinna, Finland; due to the lack of visitors the park relocated to Helsinki, Finland in February 2007. The public aquarium is specialized in snakes and lizards. On their website they claim to have more Constrictor species than anywhere else in Scandinavia.
1.2 miSW
Modernist architecture
Asemapäällikönhovi, Helsinki
32 min walk • The Asemapäällikönhovi building is a mixed-use complex located at Asemapäällikönkatu 3, in the Eastern Pasila area of the district of Pasila in Helsinki, Finland. The building was designed by architect Eino Tuompo in the Brutalist style, and completed in 1976. It has received acclaim for its bold architecture.
1.6 miSE
Cemetery
Kulosaari Cemetery, Helsinki
40 min walk • The Kulosaari cemetery is the smallest cemetery in Helsinki parish union. It is situated on Iso-pässi island in Kulosaari district of Helsinki. It was inaugurated in 1925. The cemetery chapel was designed by architect Armas Lindgren and added in 1927. There is also an area for war heroes' graves.
1 miW
Modernist architecture
Serpentine House, Helsinki
26 min walk • Serpentine House is a modernist apartment building complex on Mäkelänkatu in the Käpylä district of Helsinki, Finland. The complex was designed by Yrjö Lindegren and opened in 1952.
0.6 miW
Park, Garden
Kumpula Allotment Garden, Helsinki
17 min walk • The Kumpula Allotment Garden, located at Kalervonkatu 1a in Kumpula and established in 1927, is the second oldest allotment garden in Helsinki, Finland. The garden has 268 allotments with an average size of 300 m². This area is culturally and historically valuable. From May 1 to September 15, the garden is open to the public from 7 a.m.
~660 ftSE
Library
Aalto University Library, Helsinki
4 min walk • Aalto University Library, from 2015 called Aalto University Learning Centre is a service unit of Aalto University. The library is a scientific service organization free for everyone to use. It provides support for the diverse research, education, studying, and artistic activities of the university.
0.4 miNE
Neighbourhood
Vanhakaupunki, Helsinki
11 min walk • Vanhakaupunki is a neighbourhood of the city of Helsinki, Finland, to the north of Toukola. It is also the name of a district of the city, which contains the neighbourhood and its surroundings. The name comes from the fact that Helsinki was originally founded in the Vanhakaupunki area.
~1760 ftS
Neighbourhood
Arabianranta, Helsinki
9 min walk • Arabianranta, sometimes simply Arabia, is a residential part of Helsinki, Finland. It is bound by Vanhankaupunginlahti bay from east, and connects to neighboring boroughs of Vanhakaupunki in north, Hermanni in south and Toukola and Kumpula in west.

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Which popular attractions are close to Toukola?

Nearby attractions include Aalto University Library, Helsinki (4 min walk), Kumpula, Helsinki (8 min walk), Arabianranta, Helsinki (9 min walk), Vanhakaupunki, Helsinki (11 min walk).

How to get to Toukola by public transport?

The nearest stations to Toukola:

Bus

Arabia • Lines: 506, 55, 71, 77N (3 min walk)
Sumatrantie • Lines: 70, 717A, 717N, 722, 724, 73, 731, 731N, 738, 739, 73N, 74, 74N, 75, 77, 78, 785, 785K, 788, 79N (5 min walk)

Tram

Arabiankatu • Lines: 6, 6T, 8 (4 min walk)
Arabianranta • Lines: 6, 6T, 8 (6 min walk)

Train

Käpylä (31 min walk)