Walks · Our pick in Helsinki
Kaivopuisto to Eira and Löyly
Along the southern shore

About Kaivopuisto to Eira and Löyly
From Café Ursula in Kaivopuisto, follow the shore west past Harakka and the villas of Eira to Löyly at Hernesaari, where you can end with a sauna.
Why it's on our list
- Sea views
- Eira villas
- Sauna at the end
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kaivopuisto to Eira and Löyly before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kaivopuisto to Eira and Löyly 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
- KaivopuistoTram 3300 m4 min walk
- NeitsytpolkuTram 3400 m5 min walk
- OlympiaterminaaliTram 2Tram 3500 m7 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Olympiaranta500 m6 min walk
- Taxi rank, Kapteeninkatu700 m8 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Market Square1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Esplanadi Park1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Uspenski Cathedral1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Helsinki Cathedral1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Löyly1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Ateneum1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Amos Rex1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Oodi2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Temppeliaukio Church2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Helsinki Airport18 kmCar or taxi 54 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central1.9 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Pasila4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min