One Hundred and One Places in Helsinki

One Hundred and One Places in Helsinki with Children

One Hundred and One Places in Helsinki is Little Helsinki's hundredth published article. It takes you around Helsinki to places that appeal to children, are especially child-friendly, or are simply wonderful places to visit with little ones. Thanks to the map, you can search for places near you or check if there are fun spots nearby, whether on a rainy day or as a destination for a city trip.

You can return to this list during boring moments, on days off, or when looking for tips on what to do in Helsinki as a tourist.

The places on the map are divided into different categories, and for each place we explain why it made the list of one hundred. It’s worth noting that the items on the list were selected with great love and care, and 99% of them have been tested during adventures with the Little Helsinki team.

It’s wonderful that you’ve been following Little Helsinki’s journey for so long. The next milestone is our 1st birthday later in spring. Then there will be a new reason to adventure with children ;)

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Little Helsinki's One Hundred and One Places in Helsinki:

MUSEUMS

Ateneum

Ateneum Art Museum is a classic in the city center, occasionally featuring exhibitions suitable for children, Finnish art treasures, excellent childcare facilities, and art workshops for children. A wonderful place to stop and marvel at art and the art world. Accessible entrance to the museum from Ateneuminkuja. You can move around the museum with strollers. Museum entrance fee; children under 18 free. Read more: Ateneum Art Museum

Design Museum

The Design Museum on Korkeavuorenkatu has invested heavily in children in recent years and organizes family days and workshops for children. Museum entrance fee; children under 18 free. Read more: Design Museum, Children and Families

Helsinki Fire Museum

The Fire Museum at Erottaja fire station showcases the history and present day of emergency services. Often overlooked, there's plenty to marvel at for both small and large visitors. Location couldn't be better: right next to an actual fire station! Small entrance fee. Read more: Helsinki Fire Museum

Finnish National Museum

The Loft in the National Museum is a place for children. However, check the Loft's opening hours on the museum's website as they vary! The National Museum also features a chatty mammoth and a talking stone—can you find them? Museum entrance fee; children under 18 free. Read more: Little Helsinki's museum series exploring the National Museum

Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum has done an excellent job of catering to small museum visitors. There are various small tasks, things to try, and items to open. You can peek into nests under the snow by crawling through a snow tunnel, and listen to fish sounds on the phone. Have you seen dinosaur bones? Or bears up close? A wonderful place for the whole family! Museum entrance fee; children under 7 free. Read more: Little Helsinki's museum series article about the Natural History Museum

Tram Museum

The Tram Museum next to the tram depot in Töölö is a museum where you can touch and try most of the exhibits. The museum features several trams from different decades and related items. The space is accessible and there's a childcare room in the lobby and space for eating packed lunches. Free admission. Read more: Tram Museum

Päivälehti Museum

Päivälehti Museum offers an interesting and well-executed look at the history and present day of media and printed products. In March 2018, Päivälehti Museum opens the Pelle Fearless – the world's most fearless inventor exhibition, which offers plenty of things to do and explore for all ages. The exhibition is open until September 2018. Free admission to the museum. Read more: Little Helsinki's visit to Päivälehti Museum

Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden

Giant waterlilies and carnivorous plants familiar from children's books, along with other exotic plants, are waiting right next to Helsinki's Central Station. A beautiful old greenhouse and newly renovated outdoor garden are gems of central Helsinki. Entrance fee. Read more: Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden

Kindergarten Museum

Kindergarten Museum in Sörnäinen, in the Ebenesser building, is a wonderful place designed with children in mind. Visitors explore the history of children, play, and kindergartens in Finland through games like playing shop, house, and café. You'll also discover what Froebel blocks are. The museum is open on Wednesdays and occasionally during events. Small entrance fee. Read more: Kindergarten Museum.

Theatre Museum

The Theatre Museum is suitable for children and exhibitions are designed with them in mind. You can touch, try things, try on costumes, and participate. The museum organizes event days for children during school holidays. Entrance fee. Read more: Theatre Museum

Helsinki City Museum and Children's City

Helsinki City Museum's appearance is fresh and exhibitions are well-executed. Special mention goes to the museum's lobby lounge-like space where you can stop by for a snack, sit and marvel, charge your phone, dress children in outdoor clothes at ease, or wait with a sleeping child while others explore the museum. Children's City is unique in its excellence—a place where every detail has been carefully thought out from young visitors' perspectives. The museum also hosts events for children. Read more: Helsinki City Museum Also read: Little Helsinki's museum series article about the City Museum and Children's City

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LIBRARIES

Helsinki and metropolitan area libraries are especially child-friendly places! Read how the library guides young library visitors.

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Malmi Library

Kallio Library

Kallio Library's Loft has a pleasant children's section that is the children's own place. Read, play, listen, watch, or adventure perhaps in Moomin House. The library also hosts many children's events and Baby Kino screenings. The library staff listens carefully to customers' wishes. Read more: Kallio Library

Nordic Library

A hidden gem on Kaisaniemenkatu offering children's books and other materials in all Nordic languages, a wonderful children's section, and space for play and relaxation in the middle of downtown hustle. Check opening hours as the library often closes in July and December. It's easy to get here from Helsinki University metro station. Read more: Nordic Library

Rikhardinkatu Library

The atmospheric Rikhardinkatu Library also has a children's section on the first floor. The library makes the hundred-place list for its location: it's an easy place to stop by with children during a city trip to read and draw. Accessible entrance via elevator from the library complex's inner courtyard. Read more: Rikhardinkatu Library

Suomenlinna Library

A small library on an island, a ferry ride away from Market Square. The island library also has a children's section. A good place to stop by during an island adventure and see Suomenlinna from a different perspective. Check opening hours as they vary daily. Read more: Suomenlinna Library

Vuosaari Library

Vuosaari Library's undisputed strength is its large children's section, which you can't miss :D. The library's location in Vuotalo, right next to the metro station, makes it easy to pop into the lovely children's section. Vuotalo also has a book café and Vuotalo events weekly. A diverse book selection including many Swedish-language children's books. Read more: Vuosaari Library

Jätkäsaari Library

A small library with a children's section and the chance to marvel at scale models of Jätkäsaari's plans. Next door are harbor cranes and many construction sites to explore, and nearby you'll find Ruoholahti playground and several other play areas. Read more: Jätkäsaari Library

Töölö Library

A classic with the children's section conveniently located on the first floor near the entrance. Extensive book selection and many child-friendly events and a weekly story hour. Around the library you'll find several play areas and sites like the Sibelius Monument. Read more: Töölö Library

Roihuvuori Library

Perhaps Helsinki's most atmospheric library. Small but all the better for it 🙂 In Roihuvuori Library's children's section you can read, play, draw, and try on role-play costumes. The staff seems to be wonderfully child-friendly. Read more: Roihuvuori Library

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BEACHES AND SWIMMING AREAS

Aurinkolahti Beach

A long beach and beautiful beach boulevard with a playground, cafés, ice cream kiosk, and southern beach atmosphere. The beach gets deep suddenly in places, so keep this in mind with small children. Aurinkolahti is worth seeing! Read more: Aurinkolahti Beach

Kallahdenniemi Beach

Kivinokka Beach

Pirkkola Sports Park's Local Sports Area Plotti

A natural-based shallow children's swimming area in the middle of Pirkkola Sports Park with chlorinated water. Sand, playground, small kiosk, and sheltered swimming area for the little ones. Read more: Pirkkola Plotti

Allas Sea Pool

Kumpula Open-Air Swimming Pool

Laajasalo Beach

Also read: Little Helsinki's beach tips from 2017

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EXCURSION DESTINATIONS

Harakka Island

Harakka island in front of Kaivopuisto is a nature island where nature-themed programs are organized for children. An excellent adventure destination. A shuttle boat to the island departs from Kaivopuisto beach and Ullanlinna dock. Read more: Harakka Island

Kivinokka

Sisä-Hattu

A secret island at the southern end of Lauttasaari! An island you can wade to and even walk across during low water. The route is rocky, so water-resistant shoes are recommended or bring a carrier. The Sisä-Hattu island adventure may not suit the smallest children, but the trip is a wonderful experience with older ones. The island rocks have beautiful rock carvings. Large cruise ships also sail past Sisä-Hattu. Also read: Little Helsinki's article about the West Metro to Lauttasaari

Mustavuori Nature Reserve

Viiki Arboretum

Uutela Kota

A trip to Uutela and a snack at Uutela Kota. The kota (traditional Finnish hut) is open year-round when the caretakers are there; in summer, tables and chairs will be placed outside the kota. The kota is located next to Skatan farm, about a kilometer from the Kampela café. A path also leads there, so the trip is possible with strollers. Uutela Kota's Facebook page has current opening hours. Around Uutela there are many fun places to explore: forests, meadows, seaside areas, nature trails, and views opening to Vuosaari port. Read more: Uutela Recreation Area

Uutela

Uutela Recreation Area and Särkkäniemi Nature Reserve are wonderful nature destinations with varied nature, archipelago-like scenery, and a large stream where you might spot spawning pike. Around Uutela there are many fun places to explore: forests, meadows, seaside areas, nature trails, and views opening to Vuosaari port. Read more: Uutela Recreation Area

Haaga Alpine Garden

Haaga Alpine Garden is a must-visit destination in the first weeks of June: A secret garden in the middle of the forest! The place is also known as Haaga Rose Garden. Read more: Haaga Alpine Garden

Suomenlinna

A Helsinki gem that is also excellent for adventuring with children in different seasons. Playgrounds, plenty to see and experience, services, and shops. A nice destination even in winter! Visit Suomenlinna outside the tourist season, discover new places, take a trip to Suomenlinna Library or a playground, or marvel at the drydock. A world of possibilities, whose charm begins already on the ferry ride from Market Square beach. Read more: Suomenlinna Read also: Little Helsinki in autumn Suomenlinna and Suomenlinna Playground

Kuusiluoto

Kuusiluoto is a wonderful nature destination on Vanhankaupunginlahti. Narrow boardwalks from Lammassaari lead to the island. Please note that unlike Lammassaari, you can't reach Kuusiluoto with strollers, so leave them in the parking area on the Lammassaari side and continue with children using, for example, a baby carrier. **Kuusiluoto is home to sheep in summer**, roaming freely on the island. Beautiful views of Helsinki's city center open from Kuusiluoto. A Helsinki gem and worth seeing, a place you should bring visiting friends and guests too! Read more: Kuusiluoto

Lammassaari

Lammassaari on Vanhankaupunginlahti is an accessible recreation destination with new, beautiful, and wide boardwalks. Along the new boardwalks on Lammassaari you can explore even with a small child in a stroller or a wheelchair user. The boardwalks lead to a new, accessible bird tower on the island's western side by summer 2018. Next to the accessible bird tower is a higher, traditional bird tower where you can bird-watch and spot cattle and sheep during summer months. A nice destination for a summer day or snowy winter for all ages. Lammassaari is a Helsinki gem and worth seeing, a place you should bring visiting friends and guests too! Read more: Lammassaari

Pihlajasaari

A magnificent island recreation area owned by the City of Helsinki, accessible by ferry from the Ruoholahti canal. Beautiful rocks, a wonderful beach, and diverse nature—a perfect destination for a hot day. The island also has a restaurant. You can also camp on Pihlajasaari. Read more: Pihlajasaari

Seurasaari

A museum island with historic charm, very tame squirrels, and a fun adventure destination for all ages. Seurasaari hosts family Easter, Midsummer, and Christmas events. The bridge leading to Seurasaari is itself an adventure from a small child's perspective. Read more: Seurasaari

Tervasaari

An island between Kruunuhaka and Korkeasaari with a pedestrian connection from the North Shore. Tervasaari has its own playground and summer theater. An easy outdoor recreation spot close to the city center. Read more: Tervasaari

Vartiosaari

A villa island east of Laajasalo. You can walk to the island across boardwalks on good ice winters; in summer, a shuttle boat serves Vartiosaari. Nature trail, beautiful rocks, and old forest. A fun adventure island! The island has Youth Department summer activities. Read more: Vartiosaari

Talosaari

Talosaari is a recreation area owned by the City of Helsinki about ten kilometers east of Itäkeskus along the new Porvoo Road. Talosaari is home to Husö Riding Center, whose parking lot is the starting point for outdoor trails. Thus, the destination is ideal from a children's perspective: right at the start you can almost certainly see horses! Talosaari is also easy to explore with strollers and trails lead to the shore, opening beautiful views of the archipelago. Read more: Talosaari Read also: Little Helsinki's article about autumn Talosaari

Central Park

Central Park's ten-kilometer recreation area from Töölönlahti to Vantaanjoki offers diverse nature experiences: animals, frog ponds, varied and changing nature, nice places to walk and explore. A Helsinki gem! Read more: Central Park

Paloheinä Recreation Area

At the Paloheinä recreation area in Central Park you can ski, sledge, jog, ice skate, climb at the climbing park... In winter there's a children's own ski trail and equipment rental, and the cabin serves coffee. Helsinki's only official sledding hill is at Paloheinä. Read more: Paloheinä Recreation Area

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 CHILDREN'S CULTURE

Annantalo

Annantalo is children's own art house: a child-friendly book café, exhibitions, events, activities and courses, and other activities open to all. In summer, Annantalo's summer yard offers relaxation in hammocks or eating packed lunches. Annantalo operates in a historic school building in downtown Helsinki. Read more: Annantalo

Music House

Music House occasionally hosts concerts and events for children. A spacious and truly vast café, good childcare facilities make it a functional place for those moving around with strollers and children. Plus for quality children's cultural offerings! Read more: Music House

Toukka Children's Book Kiosk

Toukka Children's Book Kiosk is a gem of children's culture at Teurastamo, part of Kirjaverstas. Fun events and wonderful children's books! Space in the yard to explore and play. Read more: Toukka Children's Book Kiosk

Sampo Puppet Theater

A place for children and families with puppet shows for the little ones weekly and a child-friendly and fairy tale-like Sampo café with play areas. Read more: Sampo Puppet Theater

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ANIMALS

Fallkulla Farm

An excellent farm owned by the City of Helsinki where you can admire animals up close and sometimes even pet them. Fallkulla is home to cattle, horses, chickens, miniature pigs, rabbits, goats, ducks... The farm has free admission and is open year-round. Hours and more information: Fallkulla Farm

Haltiala Farm

Korkeasaari Zoo

Viiki Research and Teaching Farm Pastures

University of Helsinki's Viiki research and teaching farm cattle can be seen grazing in summer on the farm's surrounding pastures. In early May, the cattle turnout event draws thousands of visitors to the fields. Next door is Viiki Arboretum. Read more: Viiki Research and Teaching Farm In May 2018 cattle move to summer pasture on May 5. Read more about the event here.

Skatan Farm

An old farm in the Uutela recreation area that in summer is home to farm animals for everyone to admire (information for summer 2018 is not yet available). The farm is managed by the Ribbon of Hope Foundation. Next to Skatan farm is Uutela Kota and wonderful outdoor recreation terrain surrounding it. Read more: Skatan Farm

Mounted Police Stables

Near Helsinki's mounted police stables you can catch a glimpse of police horses and other stable horses. You might also encounter mounted police in the nearby Central Park. A good stop while exploring Central Park. Read more: Helsinki Mounted Police

SeaLife Helsinki

The marine world SeaLife in Linnanmäki amusement park is open year-round. An easy destination with a toddler on rainy days or for the whole family on a rainy day. Entrance fee. Read more: SeaLife Marine World

Longinoja

An interesting place to explore fish life and other nature's wonders and spend time outdoors with the whole family. Read more: Longinoja

Also read: Little Helsinki’s farm animal yard roundup

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PARKS

Herttoniemi Manor Park

Herttoniemi Manor Park is a beautiful old manor park located a short walk from Herttoniemi metro station. The park is suitable for picnics, naps, play, and exploration. The park features old pavilions, ponds, diverse nature, and familiar scenery from old Finnish films. On the manor park grounds, restaurant and Stadin Gardener's garden operate, which also has chickens. Read more: Herttoniemi Manor

Kaivopuisto

Kaivopuisto is an excellent excursion destination in summer and winter: sledding hills, picnic spots, several playgrounds and ice cream kiosks, nice sea views and ship-spotting, and a bungee jumping tower on midsummer. From Kaivopuisto beach in summer you can take a shuttle boat to Uunisaari; in winter a bridge leads to the island. At the top is a beautiful old observatory completed in 1926. A picnic in Kaivopuisto on May Day is a must experience! Read more: Kaivopuisto

Stansvik Manor Park

Landscapes familiar from the Risto Räppääjä film and Venla film and Elvi's house. Beaches, lawns, forest, and beautiful old buildings. A nice excursion for the whole family! Stansvik restaurant operates in the area, serving lunch from a smorgasbord from April through late autumn. Next to Stansvik rises one of Helsinki's new residential areas, Kruunuvuorenranta, and nearby you'll find other wonderful places like the Oil Tank and Kruunuvuori rocks, pond, and old villas. The area is now also easily accessible by HSL bus. Read more: Stansvik Manor Park Also read: Little Helsinki's adventure to Kruunuvuori hilltop

Roihuvuori Japanese Garden

A beautiful Japanese garden in the middle of Roihuvuori. Always open. Read more: Roihuvuori Japanese Garden

Roihuvuori Cherry Park

Rose Garden and Meilahti Arboretum

Malminkartano Apple Orchard

An old university experimental farm in the middle of the Malminkartano residential area is an atmospheric place open during apple blossom time for apple blossom picnic and in autumn for harvest. Walking distance from Malminkartano train station. Read more: Malminkartano Apple Orchard

Tullisaari Park

A large, renovated park area in Laajasalo with an old pond and beautiful old buildings. Good fishing spots, a small playground, and space to run, play, and even play ball! Read more: Tullisaari

National Museum's Summer Terrace

Behind the National Museum opens a paradise in summer, where you can take a breather in a park shaded by old trees in the middle of city hustle. The museum building's walls provide protection from noise, making the place incredibly quiet for its location. A Helsinki gem!

Lenininksy Park

A completely renovated park in recent years next to Linnanmäki. A good place to relax, have a picnic, and visit the amusement park. Small streams and other nice details. Read more: Lenin Park

Särkiniemi Park and Lauttasaari Recreation Park

A recreation park at the southern tip of Lauttasaari with a beach, playground, and year-round café Paseo. Old war-time cannons and caves and other structures, summer huts, rocks, and views to Harmaja Lighthouse. A place that must be experienced and seen! Also read: Little Helsinki's article about the West Metro to Lauttasaari

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SPOT MACHINES

Linnunlaulu Bridge

From Linnunlaulu bridge you can see views of Helsinki Central Station's rail yards, and all trains arriving and departing the main station pass under this bridge. You might also see signals controlling train traffic and other equipment from the bridge. Linnunlaulu has a nice walking route and you can continue to Töölönlahti or Hakaniemi playgrounds.

Submarine Vesikko

Submarine Vesikko can be seen at Suomenlinna. You can explore its interior during opening hours (admission fee). A unique attraction in Finland. Read more: Submarine Vesikko

MiG Fighter Jet

An old fighter plane can be marveled at and touched at Jätkäsaari on the roof of Verkkokauppa.com. On the store's observation deck is an authentic MiG fighter plane for everyone to enjoy. You can also enjoy views of the West Harbor and open sea for ship spotting. The observation deck is open during store hours with free admission.

Coast Guard Dock

The Coast Guard's work vessel can be seen at Katajanokka at the coast guard dock. Nearby are also the home ports of large icebreakers and a nearby marina. A ship and boat spotter's dream!

Ice Park

Winter destination: You can watch winter machinery work at Rautatientori in Ice Park, where ice machines maintain the field every few hours. Read more: Ice Park

Observatory Hill Park

From Observatory Hill Park you can see views of the South Harbor and Market Square area, where there is especially busy ship traffic in summer and large cruise ships year-round. One of Helsinki's finest views. The park also has a playground and the University Observatory, which is open to the public; check more detailed hours here. Read more: Observatory Hill Park

Horizon Observation Deck

Large cargo ships leaving Vuosaari port can be seen from at least the Horizon observation deck. Stairs lead to the site, so this should be noted when moving with small children. Other places to marvel at Vuosaari port can be found, for example, from Uutela beaches. Read more: Vuosaari Port

Also read: Little Helsinki’s Spot Watch! article takes you on an adventure around Helsinki!

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OTHER EXCELLENT PLACES

Hakaniemi Market and Market Hall

Hakaniemi hall and market are suitable as excursion destinations and trip destinations: plenty to marvel at, scents, and atmosphere. Hakaniemi hall's temporary spaces are also accessible and bright, making it easy to take a trip with strollers. Read more: Hakaniemi Hall

Children's Traffic Town

Children's Traffic Town is open for families mainly during school holidays. A classic near the old Ice Hall where you can drive bumper cars while learning traffic rules. Read more: Children's Traffic Town 

Rock Carrot

An orange, unique bridge in Jätkäsaari where you can spot the neighborhood under construction, trams, trucks, and various work machines. In the future, Rock Carrot will lead to Good Hope Park. Read more: New Helsinki: Jätkäsaari

Linnanmäki

A traditional amusement park destination with always free admission and free rides for the little ones. Atmosphere and bustle, playgrounds, and plenty to marvel at. Open May through late autumn. Read more: Linnanmäki Amusement Park

Kumpula School Garden

Garden plots for rent for schoolchildren and families, and an open harvest festival in August for all. A piece of old Helsinki. Read more: Kumpula School Garden

Vanhankaupunginkoski

A beautiful place to spend time outdoors and marvel at the roar of the rapids. Especially impressive in spring when snow melts. Be careful with small children and watch out for steep banks. Read more: Vanhankaupunginkoski

Winter Garden

Helsinki's Winter Garden is open year-round and offers beautiful flower displays during Christmas and Easter, for example. In summer, a spectacular rose garden blooms in front of the Winter Garden. Read more: Winter Garden

Mustasaari

An island owned by Helsinki parishes on Seurasaarenselä, a family excursion destination during summer months. The island has a café-restaurant, playground, summer farm animals, beach, and plenty to do. Ferry transport from Taivallahti dock. Read more: Mustasaari Activity Center

Old Market Hall

The scents and atmosphere of the Old Market Hall make it a nice destination. Market Hall, the market, and viewing the ship traffic around the market plus Helsinki Skywheel make for a functional trip plan. Read more: Old Market Hall Tip: The City Hall lobby has a spacious childcare room.

Market Square

Market Square has market trade year-round. A fun destination for the whole family! Read more: Market Square Tip: The City Hall lobby has a spacious childcare room.

Kumpula Botanical Garden

An interesting botanical garden that occasionally hosts events for families, such as the May Day Kiosk event on May 1. Entrance fee. Read more: Kumpula Botanical Garden

Paloheinä Sledding Hill

Winter destination: Helsinki's only official sledding hill. Extremely popular on sunny winter days.

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PLAYGROUNDS

Töölönlahti Playground

Töölönlahti playground next to Finlandia Hall could be described as a climbing park. This playground completed in summer 2016 consists mainly of various climbing structures and similar modern play equipment. The park is best for children over four, but younger children can certainly experience some of the equipment and climbing with adult supervision. Older children also enjoy this park. Read more: Töölönlahti Park Playground Also read: Little Helsinki's article about Töölönlahti playground

Säätytalo Playground

The playground behind the Cathedral in the city center has everything in its place: a spectacular fountain splashes on one side of the park. Otherwise a standard good, fenced playground whose definite advantage is its location. Read more: Säätytalo Playground

Tuorinniemi Playground

Tuorinniemi playground at Herttoniemenranta received a new yard in 2017 and is therefore an extremely well-maintained and pleasant playground. The color palette is fresh, the surface is soft instead of asphalt, and the play equipment is modern. Special mention for four trampolines. The yard is divided into smaller sections, making the large yard cozy and child-sized. The area for smaller children is completely fenced. Next to the playground in summer is the Tuorinniemi supervised beach and ice cream kiosk. Read more: Tuorinniemi Playground Also read: Little Helsinki article about Tuorinniemi playground

Linja Playground

Linja playground in Kallio has been completely renovated in recent years, and the outdoor design carefully considered children of all ages. The playground is divided into play areas suitable for different age groups; you'll find activities from the tiniest play area to larger climbing structures for school-aged children. The playground feels peaceful, despite its central location. There's a large swimming pool in the yard. Walking distance from Hakaniemi metro station. Read more: Linja Playground Also read: Little Helsinki article about Linja playground

Linnunrata Playground

Linnunrata playground in Suutarila, right on the Helsinki-Vantaa border, is a specialty among other playgrounds: farm animals including sheep, chickens, and rabbits live here in summer. Otherwise the playground is pleasant and relaxed: the animal yard is shaded by trees and creates atmosphere, the lower yard is a playground with space to run and ride a pedal car. The playground is extremely versatile; you'll find activities and experiences from infants to teenagers. Old playground buildings add to the yard's atmosphere. Upper yard has a swimming pool. Read more: Linnunrata Playground Also read: Little Helsinki article about Linnunrata playground

Iso-Antti Playground

Iso-Antti playground is one of Eastern Helsinki's newer playgrounds. A separate yard for the little ones and summer water play opportunities are reasons to stop at Iso-Antti. On the other side of a pedestrian bridge is the Itis shopping center. Read more: Iso-Antti Playground

Kasinonranta

Kasinonranta beach has a large climbing ship with multi-level climbing opportunities. Nearby are several other playgrounds, nice outdoor areas, and a café on the beach. Walking distance from Lauttasaari metro station (Gyldenintie entrance). Read more: Lauttasaari Beach Also read: Little Helsinki article about the West Metro to Lauttasaari

Mäkitorppa Playground

A nice and modern playground in North Helsinki. Read more: Mäkitorppa Playground

Myllynsiipi Playground

Rudolf Playground

A playground with activities for all ages. A good sledding hill in winter, lots to do in summer. Read more: Rudolf Playground

Seppä Playground

Seppä playground in Punavuori makes the hundred-place list for its location: during a city trip it's nice to stop here and there's plenty to do on the playground for all ages. Seppä is also often open all summer and offers children lunch at the playground during school holidays. Nearby are Family House Betania, which offers programming for the little ones almost daily. Read more: Share on Facebook Share on Threads Share on WhatsApp Share Copy link