Walks · Our pick in Helsinki
The Esplanadi to Senate Square
About an hour
About The Esplanadi to Senate Square
Start at Svenska Teatern, walk the Esplanadi Park to Kappeli and the Market Square, cross to Katajanokka for Uspenski Cathedral, and finish on the steps of Helsinki Cathedral on Senate Square.
Why it's on our list
- Esplanadi
- Uspenski
- Senate Square
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Esplanadi to Senate Square before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Esplanadi to Senate Square 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
- AleksanterinkatuTram 2Tram 4Tram 5Tram 7150 m2 min walk
- KauppatoriTram 2250 m3 min walk
- SenaatintoriTram 2Tram 4Tram 5Tram 7250 m3 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Pohjoisesplanadi50 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Kasarmikatu200 m2 min walk
Taxis can also be booked by app or phone.
Key sights
- Ateneum350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Market Square350 mWalk 5 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Helsinki Cathedral400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Uspenski Cathedral700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Amos Rex700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Oodi850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Temppeliaukio Church1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Löyly2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Helsinki Airport17 kmCar or taxi 51 min
Main railway stations
- Helsinki Central600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Pasila3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min