THE 5 BEST Helsinki Gardens
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- Joan JLakewood, CO58 contributionsThe 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 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JariJKKouvola, Finland5,324 contributionsYou 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 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,581 contributionsHaaga 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 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LiangHelsinki, Finland35 contributionsBeautiful garden. Great place to enjoy the nature, have a picnic, or hang out with friends or your family. There grow plants from different areas in the same altitude as southern Finland. Also has a nice Cafe to have a drink or have lunch.Written 30 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lmsk2014Helsinki, Finland898 contributionsKivinokka and the neighbouring alotment garden area (Herttoniemen siirtolapuutarha) is a charming, green area close to the city centre.
Kivinokka has dozens of tiny little wooden summer huts built by people themselves. The swimming beach, dance pavilion, summer cafe and a sports' ground are also similarly built and taken care of by the summer residents of the area.
Kivinokka is open for everyone to come and enjoy its' atmosphere. You will find there:
- A nice little beach
- Summer cafe
- Nature trail
There are also events and gatherings.
You can freely walk the winding roads enjoying the place, but respect the privacy of the people in their huts.Written 7 June 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,581 contributionsThis sloping park was created in the late 19th century. However, the hill has a long history before that.
Fires were once lit on the high hill to guide seafarers into Helsinki's harbor.
In the 1700s, a small fortress was built atop the hill. It was named Ulrikasborg after Swedish Queen Ulrika Eleonora. This is where the surrounding district of Ullanlinna gets its name.
After the former capital Turku was destroyed by fire in 1827, a new location was needed for the Royal Academy. A new observatory designed by Carl Ludvig Engel was completed atop the hill in 1834.
The views are great from the hill. The park is known for its wide range of interesting plants.Written 16 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,581 contributionsThis three-hectare park is situated on the grounds of the former Meilahti Manor.
There are over 300 varieties of trees and shrubs. All are identified by nameplates.
The rose garden is presenting a collection of shrub roses. Some were still in bloom but the best time for visiting is July-August.Written 17 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mikael FHelsinki, Finland30,581 contributionsThis was my 23rd Midsummer Eve at our friends' cottage. It has always been the highlight of the summer.
Vallila allotment garden, in the Vallila Valley between Paul's Church and the Kumpula university district, is located closest to the city center of all the nine allotment gardens in Helsinki. It offers the benefits of both cottage life and city life.
The cottages are privately owned. One of the plots with its small cottage from the 1930s is a museum, open in summer.
The golden age of the establishment of allotment gardens was the 1930s when it was hoped that plot cultivation would also bring relief to the food shortage in cities.
Today, people plant more flowers. This year it felt that everything was blooming at the same time. The beginning of the summer had been so warm.Written 30 June 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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