Sights · Our pick in Helsinki
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
Old buildings on an island
About Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
The Seurasaari Open-Air Museum is part of the National Museum of Finland, on Seurasaari island (MyHelsinki; suomenkansallismuseo.fi). The island itself is a park, open all year.
Why it's on our list
- Island walks
- Wooden buildings
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Seurasaari Open-Air Museum before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, as the crow flies.
- Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa1.2 km15 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Seurasaari Open-Air Museum 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
- MeilahdentieTram 41.2 km16 min walk
- PaciuksenkaariTram 41.3 km16 min walk
- SaunalahdentieTram 41.5 km18 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Matti Äyräpään aukio1.4 km17 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Temppeliaukio Church2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Oodi3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Amos Rex3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Ateneum3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Esplanadi Park3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Helsinki Cathedral3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Market Square4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Löyly4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Uspenski Cathedral4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Helsinki Airport16 kmCar or taxi 47 min
Main railway stations
- Pasila3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Helsinki Central3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min