Sibelius Monument

The Sibelius Monument features more than 600 stainless steel pipes arranged in an undulating wave-like formation that reaches 8.5 meters tall. A bronze portrait bust of the composer stands separately within the park grounds.

Artist Eila Hiltunen created the monument in 1967, selected through a design competition held by the Sibelius Society a decade after the composer's death in 1957. The project emerged as a lasting tribute to Sibelius' artistic legacy.

The monument blends abstract pipe forms with a traditional bronze portrait bust of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Together, these elements reflect how the site honors both innovative artistic expression and direct remembrance of the composer.

Reach the monument by taking tram lines 1 or 2 to the Töölö district, then walk through the surrounding park to find it. The site is always open and offers pathways that allow you to view the sculpture from different angles.

The hollow steel tubes produce subtle sounds when wind passes through them, creating an unintended musical quality. This accidental acoustic property makes the monument a different experience depending on weather conditions.

Location: Helsinki

Inception: September 7, 1967

Architects: Eila Hiltunen

Creator: Eila Hiltunen

Height: 850 cm

Made from material: stainless steel

Website: https://hamhelsinki.fi/en/sculpture/sibelius-monumentti-eila-hiltunen

GPS coordinates: 60.18203,24.91342

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41