Serpentine House, Helsinki

Name: Serpentine House
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#140 among attractions in Helsinki

Modernist architecture

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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. It is owned by the City of Helsinki apartments company and comprises 189 rental apartments in two four-storey buildings. A two-storey service building houses a day-care center and a swimming hall. The apartment buildings also include some commercial space. The complex gets its name from the twisty form of the buildings. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 60°12'41"N, 24°56'37"E

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Keskinen (Vanhakaupunki)Helsinki Finland

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Day trips

Serpentine House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hartwall Areena, Kumpulan maauimala, Mäkelänrinteen uimahalli, Mall of Tripla.

0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hartwall Areena, Helsinki
17 min walk • Hartwall Areena, known for its dynamic presence in the heart of Helsinki, Finland, is a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and event-goers alike. Established in 1997, this multifunctional indoor arena has become a central hub for entertainment, hosting an array...
0.5 miE
Water park, Amusement, Swimming
Kumpulan maauimala, Helsinki
14 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...
0.8 miS
60°11'59"N • 24°56'53"E
Mäkelänrinteen uimahalli, Helsinki
21 min walk • Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mall of Tripla, Helsinki
26 min walk • The Mall of Tripla is a shopping mall in Keski-Pasila, Helsinki, Finland. The mall, along with a rebuilt railway station, opened on 17 October 2019.
1.3 miS
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Tropicario, Helsinki
33 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.
0.8 miS
Modernist architecture
Asemapäällikönhovi, Helsinki
22 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.
0.6 miSW
Civic center, Convention center, Event space
Messukeskus, Helsinki
17 min walk • Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre is the biggest and best-known convention center in Finland. It is located in the capital city of Helsinki, in the district of Pasila, a short walk northwards from the Pasila railway station.
0.8 miSW
Tower
Yle, Helsinki
22 min walk • Pasilan linkkitorni, also known as Yle Transmission Tower, is a 146-metre high TV tower in Pasila, Helsinki. Pasilan linkkitorni was built in 1983 and has at a height of 112 metres rooms with technical equipment.
1.2 miNW
Vast urban park with forests and trails
Central Park, Helsinki
30 min walk • Central Park is a park in Helsinki, Finland. It has an area of 10 square kilometres. The park stretches 10 kilometres from Töölönlahti Bay in the south to the border of Helsinki and Vantaa in the north.
0.4 miE
Park, Garden
Kumpula Allotment Garden, Helsinki
10 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.
1.1 miE
Library
Aalto University Library, Helsinki
29 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Serpentine House?

Nearby attractions include Kumpula Allotment Garden, Helsinki (10 min walk), Käpylä, Helsinki (11 min walk), Messukeskus, Helsinki (17 min walk), Hartwall Areena, Helsinki (17 min walk).

How to get to Serpentine House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Serpentine House:

Tram

Kimmontie • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Käpylänaukio • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Bus

Käpylänaukio • Lines: 61, 611, 611B, 615, 616, 617, 61N, 61T, 623, 633, 633N, 64, 643, 66, 67, 67N (3 min walk)
Mäkelänkatu • Lines: 506, 57, 69 (5 min walk)

Train

Käpylä (16 min walk)
Pasila autojuna-asema (18 min walk)