Seurasaari, Helsinki

Name: Seurasaari
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#163 among attractions in Helsinki

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Facts and practical information

Seurasaari is an island and a district in Helsinki, Finland, known mostly as the location of the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which consists of old, mainly wooden buildings transplanted from elsewhere in Finland and placed in the dense forest landscape of the island. ()

Alternative names: Area: 113.67 acres (0.1776 mi²)Coordinates: 60°10'52"N, 24°52'60"E

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Läntinen (Reijola)Helsinki Finland

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Sibelius Monument, Tamminiemi, Hietaniemi Cemetery, Didrichsen Art Museum.

1 miE
Part-abstract monument to composer
Sibelius Monument, Helsinki
27 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...
0.6 miN
Museum of the former president's life
Tamminiemi, Helsinki
15 min walk • Nestled in the serene residential area of Meilahti in Helsinki, Tamminiemi serves as a fascinating window into Finland's past. This elegant villa, now functioning as a museum, was once the official residence of the President of Finland and has played a significant role...
1.3 miSE
Notable cemetery with war memorials
Hietaniemi Cemetery, Helsinki
33 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.
1 miW
Art gallery and sculpture park since 1965
Didrichsen Art Museum, Helsinki
25 min walk • Didrichsen Art Museum is an art museum in Helsinki, Finland.
1.1 miN
Art Nouveau architecture
Munkkiniemi Pension, Helsinki
27 min walk • The Munkkiniemi Pension or the Munkkiniemi Boarding House is a building in Munkkiniemi, Helsinki, designed by Eliel Saarinen, which was completed in 1918 and located at Hollantilaisentie 11. Saarinen designed the building as well as its interiors.
1.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Meilahti Campus, Helsinki
29 min walk • The Meilahti Campus is a campus area of the University of Helsinki in Finland. It houses the Faculty of Medicine and many medical research institutions. Several hospitals are also concentrated in the area.
~870 ftSE
60°10'44"N • 24°53'8"E
Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Helsinki
5 min walk • Park
0.9 miSE
Beach
Hietaniemi beach, Helsinki
24 min walk • 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.
1.1 miW
60°11'3"N • 24°51'8"E
Villa Gyllenberg, Helsinki
28 min walk • Museum, Art museum
0.5 miNE
Architecture
Mäntyniemi, Helsinki
14 min walk • Mäntyniemi is one of the three official residences of the President of Finland, besides the Presidential Palace and the summer residence Kultaranta. Mäntyniemi was finished in 1993. Four Finnish presidents have lived there: Mauno Koivisto, Martti Ahtisaari, Tarja Halonen, and the incumbent Sauli Niinistö.
1.6 miSE
Historical place
Lepakko, Helsinki
40 min walk • Lepakko or Lepakkoluola was a self-managed social centre in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, Finland, functioning from 1979 to 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Seurasaari?

Nearby attractions include Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Helsinki (5 min walk), Mäntyniemi, Helsinki (14 min walk), Folklore center Tomtebo, Helsinki (15 min walk), Tamminiemi, Helsinki (15 min walk).

How to get to Seurasaari by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seurasaari:

Bus

Seurasaari • Lines: 24 (14 min walk)
Heikinniementie • Lines: 24 (15 min walk)

Tram

Meilahdentie • Lines: 4 (24 min walk)
Paciuksenkaari • Lines: 4 (25 min walk)