Baana

Baana is a bike and pedestrian path in Helsinki that stretches approximately 1.3 kilometers from the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art to the Ruoholahti neighborhood. The path features a wide, flat surface with smooth pavement and connects with other cycling routes to form a larger network throughout the city.

Baana was originally a railway line that carried goods and people to the harbor before the rail service ended. The city transformed the old railway bed into a bike and pedestrian path, which opened to the public on Helsinki Day in June 2011.

The name Baana comes from Finnish slang for railway, derived from Swedish and German words. Today, locals and visitors use this path as a shared space that reflects how the city values cycling and walking as everyday ways to move through the urban center.

The path is flat and straight, making it suitable for all types of cyclists including beginners and children. There are stairs and ramps at several points for easy access, along with rest areas where you can take a break.

Since 2024, an underground tunnel directly connects Baana to the area beneath Helsinki Central Station, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to travel safely through the busy station area. This underground section shows how the city continues to expand and improve the route.