Nature & parks in Helsinki

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Nature & Parks in Helsinki

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  • soffin
    Finland3 contributions
    Very nice park in the middle of the city center. Perfect place to take a rest from the busy live in the center
    Written 7 June 2023
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  • ElaineAndGreg
    Chesterland, OH2,856 contributions
    Jean Sibelius is Finland's most famous composer, and his work is closely associated with Finland's independence.

    If you are not familiar with his work, he wrote seven symphonies, a violin concerto, and several other important works. Perhaps the most important of these is "Finlandia," which is a kind of hymn and the country's unofficial anthem. You may actually hear it in church as a hymn. If you want a sample of his music, look up the "Karelia Suite," one of his earlier works, drawn from traditional Finnish folk music.

    While the monument looks a lot like pipe organs, I am unaware of any organ music he may have written. It is an abstraction, one equating the pipes to music. The monument was considered too abstract by the public when first built, so they added the nearby bust of the composer.

    The monument is the highlight of this otherwise nice but largely unremarkable park. Still, it is worth a visit and great for photos on a nice day (as witnessed by the over 1,000 photos on this site).
    Written 7 June 2023
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  • fluffymonkey
    Worcester, UK3,192 contributions
    Even on a chilly April Sunday this park was buzzing! Its clearly very popular with locals, many families with young children playing & cafes packed out.
    There are a myriad of winding paths in the park, whichever way you head its a lovely place to get away from, especially along the waterfront which was our favourite part.
    Written 21 April 2023
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  • Caz
    Vienna, IL8 contributions
    This place is fab. It is small. Do not get us ring. The animals have plenty of spaces. Just that it could be bigger and grander.
    Written 2 May 2021
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  • SakiJR
    Turku, Finland943 contributions
    Friendly service. Easy access next to Linnanmäki amusement park. Open all year long, not just during summer. Small but nice and well planned selection of sealife, fishes etc. Parking place nearby. Suitable for families and children.
    Written 30 November 2019
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  • Tomi Wickman
    Helsinki, Finland2,176 contributions
    There is a specific nude beach area in the south tip of the second eastern island. Both descreet and more open spots for sun bathing.
    Written 15 July 2021
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  • Passenger585410
    6 contributions
    Vallisaari was like heven. Such a quiet and beautiful island. Enough services and a lot of activities for those who want them. Suomenlinna is nice place, but do something different and take this.
    Written 11 August 2022
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  • Joan J
    Lakewood, CO58 contributions
    The outside gardens, which are free, are really nice. It's tempting to want to go inside the Victorian-era greenhouse building but frankly, unless you're an avid horticulturalist, it's probably not worth the entry price. But I would whole-heartedly recommend walking the grounds.
    Written 18 September 2022
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  • JariJK
    Kouvola, Finland5,324 contributions
    You find over 200 plant species in this botanical garden. The oldest plant is a camellia tree which is about 130 years old. There are nice sitting places and tables between plants. You can take a book with you and read here or you can take a laptop and work here. It was very relaxing to walk and sit here in October. However, during Christmas time the indoor botanical garden may be crowded. There isn't any admission fee to this botanical garden.
    Written 12 October 2022
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland30,583 contributions
    Haaga Rhododendron Park is a public park located in the district of Haaga.

    The park has two parts: the evergreen rhododendrons grow in the southern section, while the azaleas grow on the other side of the power lines in the northern section.

    Floral splendor can be viewed from wooden pathways and platforms.

    The peak blooming season is in early June. On our visit, the blooming was a little bit late. The spring was colder than average. Also, high pine trees create a shading canopy for the flowering plants.

    Thousands of Helsinki residents and gardening enthusiasts visit the park each year to witness the spectacle.
    Written 2 June 2020
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  • fluffymonkey
    Worcester, UK3,192 contributions
    A sweeping 6-7 hectare park with the observatory at its center and a series of natural paths emanating from it like spokes on a bicycle wheel.
    Written 23 April 2023
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland30,583 contributions
    Hietaranta (or Hietsu as everyone calls it) is very popular on hot summer days.

    Refreshments are available at a cafe with a terrace overlooking the sea.

    Nearby you will find a miniature golf course and the Taivallahti Tennis Centre.
    Written 22 October 2020
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  • Maari100
    Helsinki, Finland3,025 contributions
    When I want to spend a day in the nature I normally go to Aurinkolahti Either by own car or by bus. The beach, rocky waterfront, nature trail, sea, Kampela and Fazer Cafes. Picknicking If you want, swimming
    Written 9 June 2019
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland30,583 contributions
    This nature trail will lead you into the lush and sheltered lap of Pornaistenniemi. Here you can really enjoy peace of mind.

    The length of the nature trail is just over one kilometer. The trail is accessible for wheelchair users with only very small slopes.

    The wooden pathways and trails offer a great way to experience the Viikki area. There is an observation tower for bird watching and great panoramas above the bay.
    Written 31 August 2021
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland30,583 contributions
    Hesperia Park is a centrally located park beside the Töölönlahti bay.

    It is a very popular park because of the 2,2 km recreational path around the bay.
    Written 22 October 2020
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