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Artek Helsinki

Furniture and design·Kluuvi

Founded 1935

About Artek Helsinki

Artek was founded in 1935 in Helsinki by Aino and Alvar Aalto, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl (artek.fi). Its Helsinki store is at Keskuskatu 1B (MyHelsinki).

Why it's on our list

  • Aalto furniture
  • Founded 1935

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

What’s nearby

Distances from Artek Helsinki 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. YlioppilastaloTram 1Tram 3Tram 4Tram 5Tram 6Tram 10Tram 1T100 m1 min walk
  2. AleksanterinkatuTram 2Tram 4Tram 5Tram 7200 m3 min walk
  3. ErottajaTram 1Tram 3Tram 6Tram 1T250 m3 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Mannerheimintie100 m1 min walk
  2. Taxi rank, Bulevardi200 m3 min walk

Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.

Key sights

  1. Ateneum200 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
  2. Esplanadi Park250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
  3. Amos Rex450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
  4. Helsinki Cathedral550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
  5. Market Square600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
  6. Oodi650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
  7. Uspenski Cathedral900 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  8. Temppeliaukio Church1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  9. Löyly1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
  10. Helsinki Airport17 kmCar or taxi 51 min

Main railway stations

  1. Helsinki Central400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
  2. Pasila3.5 kmWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min

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