Places worth the detour in Helsinki
167 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Helsinki, Finland, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (44). Best known: Suomenlinna. 143 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 167
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 107 are on the map and on the Finland pages.
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2.Helsinki Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Renowned
Cathedral in Helsinki, Church of Finland
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7.Havis Amanda
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Bronze sculpture in Helsinki, created 1906 by Ville Vallgren
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9.Uspenski Cathedral
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Orthodox cathedral church of Helsinki, Finland
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11.Pyhän Henrikin katedraali
Sacred sites · 19th century · Notable
Catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland
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12.Sibelius Monument
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Sculpture and memorial in Helsinki, created 1967 by Eila Hiltunen
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15.Finnish National Gallery
Museums & culture · 21st century · Notable
Organization of three museums that make up the largest art museum institution of Finland
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17.Tamminiemi
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Notable
Villa and former presidential residence in Helsinki, Finland
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19.Museum of Finnish Architecture
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Museum in Helsinki, Finland
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20.Päijänne Water Tunnel
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
120-kilometre water tunnel in Southern Finland
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21.Equestrian statue of Marshal Mannerheim
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Equestrian statue in Helsinki of Marshal Mannerheim, created 1960 by Aimo Tukiainen
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22.Svenska Teatern
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Swedish speaking theater in Helsinki, Finland
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25.Sinebrychoff Art Museum
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Helsinki, Finland
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27.The Three Smiths statue
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Statue in Helsinki of three smiths, created 1932 by Felix Nylund
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28.Alexander Theatre
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Opera house and theater in Helsinki, Finland
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32.Government Palace
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Administrative building in Helsinki, Finland
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33.Architecture & Design Museum
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum building in Helsinki, Finland
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34.Espoo Cathedral
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral church building in Espoo, Finland
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42.Helsinki Music Centre
Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem
Concert hall and a music center in Helsinki, Finland
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43.Gallen-Kallela Museum
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Espoo, Finland
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45.Didrichsen Art Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Helsinki, Finland
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48.Santahamina
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Island, city district and the 51st neighbourhood of Helsinki, Finland
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50.Alexander II memorial
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Memorial of czar Alexander II of Russia in Helsinki, Finland, created in 1894
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52.Mannerheim Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Biographical museum in Helsinki, Finland
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53.Helsinki University Observatory
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Observatory in Helsinki, Finland
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54.University of Helsinki Botanical Garden
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Helsinki, Finland
