Etu-Töölö, Cultural heritage neighborhood in Helsinki, Finland.
Etu-Töölö is a neighborhood in Helsinki characterized by tall residential buildings arranged in park-like enclosed blocks that create a spacious, green feel. The structures form a coherent urban landscape where buildings frame open green spaces between them.
The district developed from the early 1900s onward through deliberate urban planning of a rural area that had existed for centuries before. This transformation created the organized residential layout you see today.
The neighborhood blends residential streets with major cultural institutions that shape how people move through and use the space. Walking here, you experience both everyday life and places that matter to the city.
The neighborhood is well-served by tram lines that connect it to other parts of the city, making navigation straightforward. The block layout with green spaces makes it easy to walk around and explore different areas.
The area was designed as a large-scale experiment in how urban housing and streets could be organized around green space and community living. You can still see this intentional planning in the careful arrangement of every block.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
