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Helsinki Olympic Stadium and tower

Stadium·Töölö

Views from the tower

About Helsinki Olympic Stadium and tower

The Olympic Stadium is at Paavo Nurmen tie 1; its tower is open to visitors (MyHelsinki; stadion.fi).

Why it's on our list

  • Tower views

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Helsinki Olympic Stadium and tower before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Helsinki Olympic Stadium and tower are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro and tram stops

  1. Töölön halliTram 2Tram 4Tram 10350 m4 min walk
  2. KaupunginpuutarhaTram 1Tram 8Tram 1TTram 8T400 m5 min walk
  3. KansaneläkelaitosTram 2Tram 4Tram 10450 m6 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Tivolitie850 m11 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Mannerheimintie900 m11 min walk

Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.

Key sights

  1. Temppeliaukio Church1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Oodi1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
  3. Amos Rex1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
  4. Ateneum2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
  5. Helsinki Cathedral2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  6. Esplanadi Park2.4 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
  7. Market Square2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
  8. Uspenski Cathedral2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
  9. Löyly3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  10. Helsinki Airport15 kmCar or taxi 45 min

Main railway stations

  1. Pasila1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Helsinki Central1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min

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