Seurasaari, Open-air museum and park island in Meilahti, Finland
The 46-hectare island contains forests, rocky hills, and sandy paths, connected to mainland Helsinki through a white wooden bridge.
The City of Helsinki acquired the island in the 1870s and transformed it from cattle grazing grounds into a recreational area in 1889.
The open-air museum, established in 1909, displays 87 traditional buildings from different regions of Finland, representing four centuries of architecture.
Visitors can reach the island by bus 24 from Helsinki center or tram 4 to Paciuksenkaari, followed by a 10-minute walk.
The beach area features separate designated sections for men and women, allowing nude swimming except on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1889
Part of: Korkeasaari ja Seurasaari
Address: Seurasaari, 00250 Helsinki
GPS coordinates: 60.18574,24.88462
Latest update: May 13, 2025 13:07
Helsinki offers a unique mix of Nordic traditions and modern urban spaces. The city features public saunas like Sompasauna by the sea, where entry is free thanks to volunteer work, as well as century-old market halls such as Hakaniemi, built in 1914. Surrounding islands like Sisä-Hattu allow visitors to view ancient rock carvings in preserved natural surroundings, while Kivinokka beach provides direct access to the sea from a wooded area. Downtown combines various architectural styles, from granite churches to wooden buildings like Kamppi Chapel, a quiet spot amid the city's activity. Art enthusiasts will find the graffiti wall at Suvilahti, a legal space for artistic expression, and those seeking less-known locations will discover themed bars like Trillby & Chadwick, decorated in the 1920s style. A few kilometers away, Liesjärvi National Park offers hiking trails through forests abundant in berries and mushrooms, while the abandoned villas of Kruunuvuori reflect a bygone era.
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Kesäranta
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Tamminiemi
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Children's Castle
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Meilahti Tower Hospital
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Children's Hospital
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Hietaniemi beach
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Meilahti Manor
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Sibelius Park
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St. Mary's Church
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Töölö Rowing Stadium
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Pikku Huopalahti dumping ground
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Seurasaarensilta
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Meilahti Manor
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Kesärannan päärakennus Villa Bjälbo
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Stenbäckinkatu 20
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Tukholmankatu 10
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Bostads Ab Holländarvägen 18-20
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Merikannontie 10
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Tavaststjernankatu 17
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Lastenlinnantie 2a
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Stenbäckinkatu 24
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Tavaststjernankatu 15
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