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Harakka

Island·Harakka

Off Kaivopuisto

About Harakka

Harakka lies just off Kaivopuisto (MyHelsinki).

Why it's on our list

  • Nature centre

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Harakka before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Harakka 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. NeitsytpolkuTram 31.0 km12 min walk
  2. KaivopuistoTram 31.0 km13 min walk
  3. KapteeninkatuTram 31.1 km14 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Kapteeninkatu1.1 km14 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Olympiaranta1.2 km15 min walk

Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.

Key sights

  1. Löyly1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Market Square1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
  3. Esplanadi Park2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
  4. Uspenski Cathedral2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
  5. Helsinki Cathedral2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  6. Ateneum2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  7. Amos Rex2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
  8. Oodi2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  9. Temppeliaukio Church3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  10. Helsinki Airport19 kmCar or taxi 56 min

Main railway stations

  1. Helsinki Central2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
  2. Pasila5.6 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min

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