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Pihlajasaari

Island·Pihlajasaari

Summer island

About Pihlajasaari

Pihlajasaari is one of the city’s recreational islands (MyHelsinki; hel.fi).

Why it's on our list

  • Summer boat

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

What’s nearby

Distances from Pihlajasaari 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. LänsiterminaaliTram 7Tram 9Tram 1TTram 8T1.4 km18 min walk
  2. Länsiterminaali 2, tuloTram 7Tram 9Tram 1TTram 8T1.5 km19 min walk
  3. TahitinkatuTram 8Tram 9Tram 8T1.7 km21 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Saattokatu1.3 km17 min walk

Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.

Key sights

  1. Löyly1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
  2. Esplanadi Park3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  3. Amos Rex3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  4. Temppeliaukio Church3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  5. Ateneum3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  6. Market Square3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  7. Oodi4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  8. Helsinki Cathedral4.1 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
  9. Uspenski Cathedral4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
  10. Helsinki Airport21 kmCar or taxi 60 min

Main railway stations

  1. Helsinki Central4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  2. Pasila6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min

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