Parks · Our pick in Helsinki
Tähtitorninvuori (Observatory Hill)
Views over the harbour
About Tähtitorninvuori (Observatory Hill)
Tähtitorninvuori rises above the South Harbour off Kopernikuksentie (MyHelsinki).
Why it's on our list
- Harbour views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tähtitorninvuori (Observatory Hill) before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Tähtitorninvuori (Observatory Hill), as the crow flies.
- Hotel Fabian250 m3 min walk
- Hotel U14350 m4 min walk
- Hotel Lilla Roberts350 m5 min walk
- Hotel Haven500 m6 min walk
- Hotel F6500 m6 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Tähtitorninvuori (Observatory Hill) 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
- OlympiaterminaaliTram 2Tram 3200 m3 min walk
- Tarkk'ampujankatuTram 10300 m4 min walk
- KaivopuistoTram 3300 m4 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Olympiaranta300 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Eteläranta350 m4 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Market Square600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Esplanadi Park650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Uspenski Cathedral850 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Helsinki Cathedral900 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Ateneum1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Amos Rex1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Oodi1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Löyly1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Temppeliaukio Church1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Helsinki Airport18 kmCar or taxi 52 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central1.2 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Pasila4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min