South Harbour, Helsinki

Name: South Harbour
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#121 among attractions in Helsinki

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South Harbour is a bay and harbour area immediately next to the centre of the city of Helsinki, Finland. 4.7 million passengers in liner traffic and some 37 000 international cruise passengers travel through it every year. In addition to that, also over million tonnes of unitized cargo passes through the South Harbour. The most of the harbour's traffic is to Stockholm, Sweden and Tallinn, Estonia, and cruises. In summertime, there is also much small ship traffic. ()

Local name: Eteläsatama Coordinates: 60°9'53"N, 24°57'30"E

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South Harbour – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Market Square, Uspenski Cathedral, Presidential Palace, Havis Amanda.

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Shopping, Market
Market Square, Helsinki
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, Market Square (Kauppatori in Finnish) stands as a bustling hub of commerce and local culture. This open-air market, located by the Baltic Sea at the eastern end of Esplanadi Park, is an emblematic site where the vibrant spirit of the...
~1410 ftN
Russian-designed Orthodox cathedral
Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki
7 min walk • Uspenski Cathedral stands as a magnificent testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Helsinki, Finland. This Eastern Orthodox cathedral, completed in 1868, is not only an architectural marvel but also the largest of its kind in Western Europe.
~1430 ftN
Carl Ludvig Engel, Palace
Presidential Palace, Helsinki
7 min walk • The Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, stands as an emblem of the nation's rich political history and architectural finesse. This elegant structure, located in the heart of Helsinki, serves as one of the official residences for the President of Finland.
~1640 ftNW
Bronze statue in Art Nouveau style
Havis Amanda, Helsinki
8 min walk • Havis Amanda is an iconic statue and a beloved symbol of the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Cast in bronze, this enchanting sculpture stands at the Market Square, near the harbor, serving as a captivating focal point for both locals and tourists alike.
~1900 ftNW
Neoclassical buildings on public square
Senate Square, Helsinki
10 min walk • Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland, stands as a testament to neoclassical architecture and the city's historical narrative. This central square, an iconic urban space, is framed by four significant buildings: Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building...
~1610 ftNW
Carl Ludvig Engel, City hall
Helsinki City Hall, Helsinki
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Helsinki, the Helsinki City Hall stands as an emblem of Finnish governance and architecture. This historic building, overlooking the bustling Market Square, serves as the central hub for the city's municipal operations and also as a space for...
~1900 ftN
Carl Ludvig Engel, Architecture, Palace
Government Palace, Helsinki
10 min walk • The Government Palace is the executive office building of the Council of State of Finland. It overlooks the Senate Square in central Helsinki, Finland.
~1980 ftS
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Cygnaeus Gallery, Helsinki
10 min walk • The Cygnaeus Gallery is an art gallery in Helsinki. The art gallery was founded by the professor of aesthetics Fredrik Cygnaeus. It was built as a villa in 1869–1870 to designs by architect J.F.W. Mieritz. Cygnaeus donated the gallery to the Finnish nation in his testament.
~740 ftE
Harbor
Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki
4 min walk • Katajanokka Terminal is a ferry terminal located in Katajanokka, in the Southern Harbor of Helsinki, Finland. The shipping company Viking Line operates scheduled services from the terminal to Stockholm and Tallinn. The terminal building was originally a customs warehouse, the harbour building K8.
~1170 ftN
Modernist architecture
Stora Enso headquarters, Helsinki
6 min walk • The Stora Enso headquarters is an office building located in the Katajanokka neighbourhood of central Helsinki, Finland, completed in 1962. It is notable for having been designed by the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
~1700 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Helsinki City Museum, Helsinki
9 min walk • Helsinki City Museum is a museum in Helsinki that documents and displays the history of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Its mission is to record and uphold Helsinki's spiritual, material and architectural heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Harbour?

Nearby attractions include National landscapes of Finland, Helsinki (4 min walk), Katajanokka Terminal, Helsinki (4 min walk), SkyWheel, Helsinki (4 min walk), Market Square, Helsinki (6 min walk).

How to get to South Harbour by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Harbour:

Ferry

Olympia Terminal, Helsinki • Lines: Silja Line (4 min walk)
Kauppatori • Lines: Kauppatori-Korkeasaari, Sininen reitti (6 min walk)

Tram

Eteläranta • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Olympialaituri • Lines: 2, 3 (6 min walk)

Bus

Johanneksenkirkko • Lines: 24 (12 min walk)
Tarkk'ampujankatu • Lines: 24 (13 min walk)

Metro

University of Helsinki • Lines: M1, M2 (17 min walk)
Central Railway Station • Lines: M1, M2 (20 min walk)

Train

Helsinki (20 min walk)