Kaisaniemi, Helsinki

Name: Kaisaniemi
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#295 among attractions in Helsinki

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Kaisaniemi is a part of the centre of Helsinki, Finland. It is located immediately north of the Helsinki Central railway station and south of Hakaniemi. The most famous part of Kaisaniemi is the Kaisaniemi park, a park covering many hectares right in the city centre. Kaisaniemi is part of the Vironniemi district and neighbourhood of Kluuvi. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°10'23"N, 24°56'47"E

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Eteläinen (Vironniemi)Helsinki Finland

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

Nearby attractions include: Kiasma, Ateneum, Helsinki Cathedral, University of Helsinki Botanical Garden.

~1770 ftSW
Contemporary art museum and theater
Kiasma, Helsinki
9 min walk • Kiasma is a beacon of contemporary art nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. This dynamic museum, with its striking architecture, stands as a testament to modern creativity and design. Opened to the public in 1998, Kiasma is part of the Finnish National Gallery...
~1130 ftS
Museum of Finnish and international art
Ateneum, Helsinki
6 min walk • Ateneum, located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, is a cultural landmark and one of the most significant art museums in the country. Housed in a grand neoclassical building that dates back to 1887, the Ateneum is part of the Finnish National Gallery and serves as a...
~1400 ftSE
Landmark 19th-century religious edifice
Helsinki Cathedral, Helsinki
7 min walk • Helsinki Cathedral stands as an iconic landmark in the heart of Finland's capital city, Helsinki. With its distinctive neoclassical architecture and bright white façade, it is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage.
~740 ftN
Botanic garden based around a herbarium
University of Helsinki Botanical Garden, Helsinki
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, the University of Helsinki Botanical Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This botanical paradise, established in 1673 and relocated to its current site in the Kaisaniemi...
~1440 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kauppakeskus Citycenter, Helsinki
7 min walk • Nestled in the bustling core of Helsinki, Finland, Kauppakeskus Citycenter stands as a modern beacon of commerce and convenience. This shopping centre, strategically situated at the junction of the city's main streets, offers a diverse shopping experience for both...
~1420 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kluuvi, Helsinki
7 min walk • Kluuvi is a bustling shopping center located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, serving as a contemporary beacon for both local and international shoppers. This modern retail hub, nestled in the city's vibrant commercial district, offers a diverse array of stores that...
~830 ftSW
Square
Helsinki Railway Square, Helsinki
5 min walk • Helsinki Railway Square is an open square immediately to the east of the Helsinki Central railway station in central Helsinki in Finland. The square serves as Helsinki's secondary bus station along with the main Kamppi Center bus station.
~640 ftW
Park
Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki
4 min walk • Kaisaniemi park is a popular park, in the center of Helsinki, in the region of Kluuvi. The Kaisaniemi Park was named after Catharina "Cajsa" Wahllund. Part of the park was given to the University of Helsinki in 1829, for gardening. The oldest greenhouse was opened in 1889.
~1710 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Helsinki University Museum, Helsinki
9 min walk • Helsinki University Museum is the museum of the University of Helsinki. The museum was located until June 2014 in a building called Arppeanum on Snellmanninkatu off the north-east corner of Senate Square.
~530 ftSW
Theater, Gothic Revival architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki
3 min walk • The Finnish National Theatre, established in 1872, is a theatre located in central Helsinki on the northern side of the Helsinki Central Railway Station Square. The Finnish National Theatre is the oldest Finnish speaking professional theatre in Finland.
~530 ftS
Nightlife, Bars and clubs, Casino
Casino Helsinki, Helsinki
3 min walk • Casino Helsinki is a casino located in Helsinki, Finland, located less than a ten minute walk from Central Railway Station. It's owned by government-owned Veikkaus and is one of the few casinos in the world, and the second in Finland, to donate all of its profits to charity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kaisaniemi?

Nearby attractions include Finnish National Theatre, Helsinki (3 min walk), Casino Helsinki, Helsinki (3 min walk), Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki (4 min walk), Aleksis Kivi Memorial, Helsinki (4 min walk).

How to get to Kaisaniemi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kaisaniemi:

Metro

University of Helsinki • Lines: M1, M2 (3 min walk)
Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (8 min walk)

Tram

Kaisaniemenkatu • Lines: 3, 6, 6T, 9 (3 min walk)
Mikonkatu • Lines: 5, 7 (5 min walk)

Bus

Rautatientori, laituri 13 • Lines: 785, 788 (3 min walk)
Railway Square • Lines: 16, 23, 55, 61, 611, 611B, 614, 615, 61N, 61T, 633N, 64, 65, 66, 67, 67N, 71, 717, 717A, 717N, 718, 724, 724N, 731, 731N, 739, 73N, 74N, 75, 77, 77N, 78, 79N, 85N, 86N, 87N, 90A, 90N, 92N, 94N, 95N, 96N, 97N (4 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (6 min walk)

Ferry

Hakaniemi • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (11 min walk)
Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (13 min walk)