Hop On-Hop Off stops 2024
1. Senate Square/Helsinki City Museum
Senate Square can perhaps remind us that Finland became independent in 1917, immediately after the Russian Revolution, and managed to retain its sovereignty even during the difficult times of World War II.
2. Old Market Hall
The Old Market Hall, located just next to the Market Square, has been serving its customers since 1889.
3. Olympia Terminal (Silja Line)
The Olympia Terminal was built for the Olympic Games in 1952 and is now used by TallinkSilja.
4. Café Ursula/Kaivopuisto Park
A popular spot for a coffee with a splendid sea view.
5. Compass Square
The Uunisaari island, only a few minutes ferry ride away from the main land, is a perfect way to escape the city just for a moment: there is a public beach and barbeque area. If you didn’t pack your lunch with you, there is a restaurant at your service.
6. Eira
This jugend-style district dates back to the early 20th century.
7. Hernesaari Cruise Terminal LHD
One of Helsinki’s ports. Arrival and departure point for cruise ships visiting the city. Stop only on certain cruise ship days.
8. Hernesaari Cruise Terminal LHB & LHC
One of Helsinki’s ports. Arrival and departure point for cruise ships visiting the city. Stop only on certain cruise ship days.
9. Löyly
Löyly, an urban oasis occupying a stretch of beautiful Helsinki waterfront, offers exceptional architecture in a unique location, the traditional Finnish sauna, a huge terrace and a restaurant.
10. Flea Market/Bulevardi/Sinebrychoff Art Museum
The flea market at Hietalahti Market Square is an exciting place to visit when local Helsinki residents gather here to sell their old possessions and to hunt new treasures. The Sinebrychoff Art Museum, exhibiting old European art, is part of the Finnish National Gallery.
11. Swedish Theatre/Design Museum/Museum of Finnish Architecture
In the heart of Helsinki, opposite to Stockmann department store and at the end of Esplanade Park.
12. Market Square/Boat tours
Market Square is the departure point for Helsinki Sightseeing boat tours, by the yellow flags. SkyWheel Helsinki, Flytour Helsinki and Allas Sea Pool are located next to the Market Square.
13. Sokos/Amos Rex/Kiasma/Parliament House/Helsinki Music Center/Oodi/Central Railway Station/Ateneum
This area is full of culture, history and shopping opportunities! Also the main post office and the central railway station are just around the corner.
14. Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)/HAM Helsinki Art Museum/Finnish Museum of Natural History
Street address: Arkadiankatu 17.
The Lutheran Temppeliaukio Church has been blasted out of solid rock and is a very popular tourist attraction. Helsinki Art Museum is located in Tennispalatsi, a functionalist style building that originally was built for the 1940 Summer Olympics.
15. Sibelius monument
Dedicated to the famous composer Jean Sibelius, this monument is one of the “musts” when visiting Helsinki.
16. National Opera / Olympic Stadium & tower/TAHTO Sports Museum
Apart from being an arena for many big events the Olympic Stadium offers a beautiful view over the roofs of Helsinki from its tower that is open to the public. You will also find here the statue of the world famous athlete Paavo Nurmi and the TAHTO Sports Museum.
17. Linnanmäki Amusement Park/Sea Life Helsinki
Linnanmäki is the oldest and most popular amusement park in Finland. Experience the wonders of the underwater world in the Sea Life Helsinki aquarium.
18. Linnunlaulu/Helsinki City Theatre
The wooden villas of Linnunlaulu (Finnish for “bird song”) are a beautiful memento from the end of the 19. century. The blue villa houses an outdoor café in the summer season.
19. Hakaniemi Market Square and Market Hall/Kallio
The Hakaniemi Market Square and Market Hall are traditional way to shop for fresh produce and local delicacies. Kallio, located next to Hakaniemi, is a relaxed and bohemian neighborhood known as a district for students, young adults and artists.
