Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
Seurasaaren ulkomuseo
A densely wooded island scattered with century-old farmhouses, churches, and manor houses moved from across Finland; you can feed squirrels here.
Seurasaari lies about 4 km northwest of the city center and is connected to the mainland by a wooden bridge. The island’s open-air museum has collected about 90 wooden buildings from across Finland dating from the 17th to 20th centuries, including farmhouses, manor houses, windmills, and the 1686 Karuna Wooden Church. In summer the buildings are open for visits, and staff in traditional costume demonstrate handicrafts. At other times you can walk around the island for free, watch squirrels, and enjoy the sea views. The midsummer festival features traditional bonfires. Summer admission is about 12 euros; take bus 24 to the terminus.
Opening hours
Island open all day; buildings Jun–Aug 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sibelius Monument
- Temppeliaukio Church
- Helsinki Olympic Stadium
- National Museum of Finland
- Finlandia Hall
- Kamppi Chapel of Silence
- Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
- Helsinki Central Library Oodi