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Kruunusillat and Kruunuvuorensilta
Bridge open; trams from 7 Nov 2026
About Kruunusillat and Kruunuvuorensilta
Kruunuvuorensilta, 1.2 km and Finland’s longest bridge, opened to people on foot and bikes in April 2026; cars are not allowed, apart from emergency vehicles. Trams 11 (Pasila–Kruunuvuorenranta) and 12 (Railway Square–Yliskylä) start on 7 November 2026 (hel.fi).
Why it's on our list
- Open to walkers and cyclists
- Trams from 7 November 2026
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kruunusillat and Kruunuvuorensilta before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kruunusillat and Kruunuvuorensilta 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
- SompasaariTram 131.7 km21 min walk
- KulosaariM1M21.8 km22 min walk
- PolariksenkatuTram 131.8 km23 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Relanderinaukio1.4 km18 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Uspenski Cathedral2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Market Square2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Helsinki Cathedral2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Esplanadi Park3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Ateneum3.4 kmWalk 42 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Oodi3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Amos Rex3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Temppeliaukio Church4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Löyly4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Helsinki Airport17 kmCar or taxi 50 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central3.6 kmWalk 44 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Pasila4.9 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 17 min