Katajanokka
Katajanokka
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,129 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
After visiting the Uspenkin Cathedral, I proceeded to walk towards this neighborhood. I enjoyed watching the facades and architecture of the buildings.
Residents here, I think, are lucky to have a nice views of the harbor, the Market Place, cruise ships and boats, etc.
Residents here, I think, are lucky to have a nice views of the harbor, the Market Place, cruise ships and boats, etc.
Written 16 May 2023
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland30,581 contributions
Dec 2020
Katajanokka is actually an island. The Katajanokka channel separates it from the mainland, to which it is connected by four bridges.
The area by the bridges is known as Kanavaranta. Here you can find many charming restaurants.
Walking the streets, you can see beautiful Art Nouveau buildings constructed in the early 20th century.
Other important buildings are the Merikasarmi complex from 1825 (architect Carl Ludvig Engel) and the Finnish headquarters of Stora Enso from 1962 (architect Alvar Aalto).
However, the most popular sight is Uspenski Cathedral, the largest Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe.
The Finnish icebreakers with their mythical, powerful names such as Kontio (Bear), Otso (Bear), Voima (Strength), Urho (Braveness), and Sisu (Grit) are moored side by side here.
There is also a busy passenger harbor with Viking Line ferries to Tallinn and Stockholm.
From SkyWheel you can have a panoramic bird's eye view of the capital. Next to SkyWheel, you can swim in the year-round outdoor swimming pools.
There are three hotels in Katajanokka. The biggest one is Scandic Grand Marina in a former warehouse from the early 1900s. The most interesting hotel is an old prison dating back to 1837. The newest hotel is Noli Studios located in the former head office of Kesko.
The area by the bridges is known as Kanavaranta. Here you can find many charming restaurants.
Walking the streets, you can see beautiful Art Nouveau buildings constructed in the early 20th century.
Other important buildings are the Merikasarmi complex from 1825 (architect Carl Ludvig Engel) and the Finnish headquarters of Stora Enso from 1962 (architect Alvar Aalto).
However, the most popular sight is Uspenski Cathedral, the largest Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe.
The Finnish icebreakers with their mythical, powerful names such as Kontio (Bear), Otso (Bear), Voima (Strength), Urho (Braveness), and Sisu (Grit) are moored side by side here.
There is also a busy passenger harbor with Viking Line ferries to Tallinn and Stockholm.
From SkyWheel you can have a panoramic bird's eye view of the capital. Next to SkyWheel, you can swim in the year-round outdoor swimming pools.
There are three hotels in Katajanokka. The biggest one is Scandic Grand Marina in a former warehouse from the early 1900s. The most interesting hotel is an old prison dating back to 1837. The newest hotel is Noli Studios located in the former head office of Kesko.
Written 15 December 2020
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arzka
Helsinki, Finland77 contributions
Apr 2020
A quiet (mostly) residential area with a few nice restaurants, some bars and the Viking Line terminal (if you're going somewhere). If you like architecture you can walk around for a while or just enjoy the waterfront area - or have a drink or lunch in any of the restaurants in the area. Uspenski cathedral is also here.
Written 12 July 2020
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland6,316 contributions
Mar 2020
Some of the best examples of our Art Nouveau architecture built a hundred years ago when the area was released from military and shipping use are situated on the small island of Katajanokka. The yellow Empire buildings by the icebreakers designed a century earlier as part of Helsinki City Central Plan by C.L.Engels for the Russian Czars army were restored for the Foreign Office. The white cube, Stora Enso paper mill headquarters, controversial in 1962 when Alvar Aalto designed it is now an admired jewel among his works visible from all around the Market Square.
Written 31 March 2020
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Hara p
20 contributions
Dec 2019 • Business
Excellent location, a good 10 min walk to the port.
The hotel itself is perfect and very nicely renovated as it used to be a former prison.
Rooms on the ground floor as well. Clean bathroom, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast. I will definately visit again!
The hotel itself is perfect and very nicely renovated as it used to be a former prison.
Rooms on the ground floor as well. Clean bathroom, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast. I will definately visit again!
Written 5 January 2020
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Judi M
Trafalgar, Australia376 contributions
Jun 2019
A wonderful area of Helsinki to walk around. From the cathedral to the ferry terminal and everything in between.
Written 2 January 2020
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Ritva M
Helsinki, Finland122 contributions
Dec 2019
Katajanokka is a rather limited peninsula just next to the center of the city in 5- 10 minutes walking distance from the open market place, presidential palace, town hall etc. The architecture is a bit mixed but in the front part dominated by the Art Nouveau houses from 1890-1920. Walking around do not forget to look up: there are all kinds of ornaments on the walls. Many of the houses are designed by famous Finnish architects of the national romantic period. The big brown orthodox cathedral dominates the "entrance" to Katajanokka. If you walk around the peninsula along the seaside you can see the quest harbor for private boats, the home port for the Finnish ice breakers and one of the terminals for Helsinki- Stockholm ferries. There are quite many small shops and restaurants, small parks - one of them dedicated to the "Mom of the Muumins" Tove Jansson. Absolutely worth to wander around.
Written 29 December 2019
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Heather C
Wokingham, UK196 contributions
Nov 2019
Very different to cathedral - interesting to see the differences in styles
However 2 euros for a candle! Really!
However 2 euros for a candle! Really!
Written 24 November 2019
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TbT
Cedar Rapids, IA330 contributions
Jun 2019
A beautiful area filled with restored/converted harbor warehouse buildings. My hotel, the Scandic Grand Marina, was one of these.
Written 23 November 2019
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Linda B
Raleigh, NC2,210 contributions
Jul 2019
See many art nouveau buildings, the gold-domed, red-brick Uspenski Cathedral and there are several upscale seafood restaurants. The Allas Sea Pool is a busy outdoor swimming and sauna complex.
Written 13 November 2019
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JefandSue
Leeds, UK27 contributions
Can you suggest a local place nearby for a drink and some food
NewyRobbie
Newcastle NSW11 contributions
Hi I stayed at the Hellsten Hotel and had the most amazing Nepalese meal at the Everest restaurant. There’s a great local bar called the Poseidon for a drink and I ate breakfast at Signora Delizia. I walked to all these places from my hotel day and night. I found Katajanokka a great place to stay whilst in Helsinki.
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KATAJANOKKA (Helsinki) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Katajanokka:
- Helsinki tram tour with a city planner (From €60.98)
- Sightseeing Boat Tour in Archipelago of Helsinki (From €25.40)
- Money Saver: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Sightseeing Boat Tour (From €42.68)
- Helsinki Canal Cruise (From €27.10)
- Sightseeing Helicopter Tour in Helsinki (From €487.82)
- Hotels near Katajanokka:
- (0.14 km) Hellsten Helsinki Senate
- (0.19 km) Bob W Koti Katajanokka
- (0.13 km) Noli Katajanokka
- (0.24 km) Scandic Grand Marina
- (0.21 km) Essexhome
- Restaurants near Katajanokka:
- (0.05 km) Pivnice Poseidon
- (0.06 km) Signora Delizia
- (0.19 km) Everest Katajanokka
- (0.13 km) Locanda Scappi
- (0.21 km) Nokka
- Attractions near Katajanokka:
- (0.12 km) EXITE Live Games
- (0.09 km) Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)
- (0.19 km) Wallis' Skatta Karaoke Bar
- (0.20 km) Bicyclean Helsinki
- (0.12 km) The Water Bearer Sculpture