Otaniemi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
Olympic Stadium
You can take time to visit Olympic Stadium during your travels to Helsinki. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Helsinki Zoo
Explore the planet’s wildest environments and discover the animals that live in this zoo, one of only a few in the world located on an island.
Kauppatori Market Square
Shop for locally made handicrafts, gourmet Finnish food, souvenirs and many more exceptional items in this famous market in the center of Helsinki.
Linnanmaki Amusement Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Linnanmaki Amusement Park during your trip to Helsinki. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
Explore Tallinn: Self-Guided Day Cruise from Helsinki
Helsinki Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Epic Helsinki: English Speaking Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Otaniemi
Leppavaara
Discover Leppavaara, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Leppavaara include Sello Shopping Centre and Vermon Arena, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kilo Station.
Taka-Toolo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Taka-Toolo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Sibelius Monument, and catch the metro at Toolon Halli Station or Kansanelakelaitos Station to see more of the area.
Etu-Toolo
Museums, art galleries and bars highlight some notable features of Etu-Toolo. Make a stop by Temppeliaukio Church or National Museum of Finland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sammonkatu Station or Caloniuksenkatu Station to get around town.
Jatkasaari
While you're in Jatkasaari, take in top sights like West Harbour Terminal or Helsinki West Terminal, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saukonpaasi Tram Stop or Saukonkatu Tram Station.
Töölö
If you're spending time in Töölö, check out sights like Finnish National Opera or Finlandia Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.
Kamppi
Travellers choose Kamppi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kamppi Station or Simonkatu Tram Stop and check out top sights like Kamppi Shopping Center.