Vanhankaupunginselkä, Helsinki

Name: Vanhankaupunginselkä
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#347 among attractions in Helsinki

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Vanhankaupunginselkä is a bay area which together with parts of adjoining Viikki district constitute a natural conservation zone near downtown Helsinki in the southern part of Finland. The area is listed in Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, is part of European Union's Natura 2000 program and is also listed as BirdLife International's Important Bird Area. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°12'0"N, 25°0'0"E

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Technology, Isoisänsilta, Kulosaari Manor, Hertsi.

1.3 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Museum of Technology, Helsinki
33 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.
1.4 miSW
Bridge
Isoisänsilta, Helsinki
36 min walk • Isoisänsilta is a pedestrian and cycling bridge in Helsinki, Finland, opened in June 2016. The bridge connects the Kalasatama neighbourhood on the Helsinki mainland to the island of Mustikkamaa and, via it, to the islands of Korkeasaari and Kulosaari. The total length of the bridge is c. 170 metres, including the 144 metres main span.
0.9 miSE
Manor house
Kulosaari Manor, Helsinki
22 min walk • Kulosaari Manor is a manor house and mansion located near the Kulosaari neighbourhood of Helsinki. The manor was designed in the neoclassical style by architect Pehr Granstedt in 1815. Its first owners were the noble fi:Jägerhorn af Storby family.
1.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hertsi, Helsinki
32 min walk • Hertsi is a shopping center located in Herttoniemi, Helsinki, Finland, the construction of which was completed in the spring of 2020. It is located along Itäväylä, quite close to Herttoniemi metro station.
0.6 miS
Cemetery
Kulosaari Cemetery, Helsinki
16 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.
1.6 miSW
Library
National Audiovisual Institute, Helsinki
40 min walk • National Audiovisual Institute is a governmental bureau under the Finnish Ministry of Education responsible for supervising the distribution of audiovisual content, advancing media education in Finland and archiving audiovisual material.
1.4 miSW
Street
Hämeentie, Helsinki
37 min walk • Hämeentie is the second longest street in Helsinki, Finland, and among its major thoroughfares. Hämeentie is a multi-lane street beginning at the Hakaniemi square in Siltasaari, and ending near Vanhankaupunginkoski on Koskelantie.
1 miNW
Library
Aalto University Library, Helsinki
26 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.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Vanhakaupunki, Helsinki
31 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.
1 miSW
Museum
Elävän kuvan museo, Helsinki
27 min walk • Elävän kuvan museo was a museum dedicated to Finnish film culture located in Helsinki, Finland. The museum was operated by the National Audiovisual Institute.
1.3 miSE
Island, Neighbourhood
Kulosaari, Helsinki
33 min walk • Kulosaari is an island and an East Helsinki suburb in Helsinki, Finland. It is also the 42nd neighbourhood of the city. Construction of villas on the island started in the beginning of the 20th century, and a bridge from Sörnäinen was opened in 1919.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vanhankaupunginselkä?

Nearby attractions include Hermanni, Helsinki (15 min walk), Kulosaari Cemetery, Helsinki (16 min walk), Kulosaari Manor, Helsinki (22 min walk), Arabianranta, Helsinki (24 min walk).

How to get to Vanhankaupunginselkä by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vanhankaupunginselkä:

Metro

Kulosaari • Lines: M1, M2 (21 min walk)
Herttoniemi • Lines: M1, M2 (29 min walk)

Bus

Rantatöyry • Lines: 81, 86N (22 min walk)
Tupasaari • Lines: 500, 510, 85N, 87N, 90A, 90N, 92N, 94N, 95N, 96N, 97N (22 min walk)

Tram

Arabianranta • Lines: 6, 6T, 8 (24 min walk)
Arabiankatu • Lines: 6, 6T, 8 (26 min walk)

Ferry

Herttoniemen saaristovenelaituri • Lines: Itäinen saaristoreitti (39 min walk)