Eira & Ullanlinna
Eira and Ullanlinna: the back story
Neighbourhood guide
About Eira and Ullanlinna: the back story
Eira and Ullanlinna are the city’s southern seaside quarters: Art Nouveau villas and apartment blocks, Kaivopuisto park and Café Ursula on the shore, and, at Hernesaari, Löyly’s sauna by the sea.
The villas
Eira’s streets of Art Nouveau villas run down towards the sea.
The shore
Kaivopuisto, Café Ursula and the island of Harakka look out to the archipelago.
Walk the shore to Löyly at sunset.
Our advice: a morning walk, then lunch at Café Ursula.
Why it's on our list
- Villas
- The shore
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Eira and Ullanlinna: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Eira and Ullanlinna: the back story 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
- PerämiehenkatuTram 1150 m2 min walk
- MunkkisaariTram 6200 m2 min walk
- Eiran sairaalaTram 1Tram 3250 m3 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Kapteeninkatu400 m5 min walk
- Taxi rank, Laivurinrinne550 m7 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Löyly700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Esplanadi Park1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Amos Rex1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Market Square1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Ateneum1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Helsinki Cathedral1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Uspenski Cathedral1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Oodi1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Temppeliaukio Church1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Helsinki Airport18 kmCar or taxi 54 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Pasila4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min