Walks · Our pick in Helsinki
The Design District loop
Shops, galleries and the museum
About The Design District loop
The Design District spreads across Punavuori, Ullanlinna and Kaartinkaupunki. Start on Korkeavuorenkatu at the Architecture & Design Museum and use the district’s own map at find.designdistrict.fi to plan your route (MyHelsinki).
Why it's on our list
- Design shops
- Architecture & Design Museum
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Design District loop before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Design District loop 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
- HietalahdentoriTram 6Tram 1T200 m3 min walk
- Aleksanterin teatteriTram 6Tram 1T250 m3 min walk
- TelakanpuistikkoTram 6250 m3 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Abrahaminkatu300 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Laivurinrinne400 m5 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Esplanadi Park1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Amos Rex1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Löyly1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Ateneum1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Market Square1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Oodi1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Temppeliaukio Church1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Helsinki Cathedral1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Uspenski Cathedral1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Helsinki Airport18 kmCar or taxi 53 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Pasila4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min