Munkkiniemi, Residential neighborhood in western Helsinki, Finland
Located on a peninsula, Munkkiniemi district spans 1.83 square kilometers and maintains a population density of 4,550 people per square kilometer.
The area originated from Munksnäs manor in the 17th century and became part of Helsinki in 1946 through a major territorial expansion.
The district preserves a notable Swedish-speaking population of twelve percent and attracts numerous upper management professionals as residents.
Tram line 4 connects Munkkiniemi to central Helsinki, while multiple bus routes provide transportation across different sections of the neighborhood.
The name Munkkiniemi translates to Monk Cape, yet no monastery ever existed in this location along Finland's southern coast.
Location: Helsinki western major district
Part of: Helsinki western major district
Shares border with: Meilahti, Ruskeasuo, Pitäjänmäki, Lauttasaari, Haaga
GPS coordinates: 60.19833,24.87611
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:19
Manor house in Munkkiniemi
527 m
Villa Aalto
172 m
Studio Aalto
352 m
Munkkivuori shopping center
852 m
Meilahti Manor
871 m
Munkkiniemi education center
333 m
Jumalansynnyttäjän suojeluksen kirkko
410 m
Munkkiniemi Library
166 m
The Aalto House
167 m
Meilahti Manor
858 m
Bostads Ab Tegelbacken 8
320 m
Villa Paulig, Rantapolku 14
399 m
As Oy Ritokalliontie 11-13
816 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Tri Georg Kollmann
125 m
As Oy Tiilimäki 16
324 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Franz Olof Kollmann
130 m
As Oy Rantapolku 18
416 m
Muuntaja (Ritolehto)
640 m
Bostads Ab Holländarvägen 18-20
492 m
As Oy Helsingin Tiilimäki 22
394 m
As Oy Ritokalliontie 5
715 m
Bostads Ab Tegelbacken 2-4 (B-talo)
345 m
As Oy Ritokalliontie 8-16
840 m
Dosentintie 8
319 m
As Oy Ritokalliontie 9
768 m
As Oy Ritokalliontie 7
741 m
As Oy Perustie 35
256 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Janka Kollmann
130 mReviews
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