Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Paavo Nurmen Tie 1, Helsinki, Finland, 00250
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium is a Finnish architectural gem; it’s a symbol of both sporting history and modern entertainment. Hosting the 1952 Summer Olympics, it has witnessed countless historic moments over the years. Today, it's one of Finland’s biggest arenas and a venue for concerts, sporting events, and cultural festivals. You can also visit its viewing tower, restaurant, and sports museum.
The basics
Many travelers see the Helsinki Olympic Stadium during guided tours that cover multiple Helsinki attractions in a day. Options range from a Helsinki city tour with a scenic ferry trip to Suomenlinna Island to convenient hop-on hop-off bus tours, which stop at 18 key spots around Helsinki. For a more personalized experience, some travelers choose private sightseeing tours which sometimes showcase the charming town of Porvoo as well as Helsinki’s highlights.
Things to know before you go
You can access the Isku Lounge at the stadium's visitor center for free, but guided tours and tower visits cost extra.
There are wheelchair-accessible routes at the visitor center and, during events, there are accessible paths too.
If you want to stay nearby, there are hotels within walking distance of the stadium.
Credit and debit cards and cash are accepted at the stadium.
How to get there
Helsinki Olympic Stadium is in the Töölö district, just outside the city center. The closest bus stop is Töölön Kisahalli (Töölö Sports Hall), which is around a 5-minute walk away and served by buses 280, 450, and 456. The closest train station is Pasila, which is around a 30-minute walk away.
When to get there
If you’re interested in concerts or sporting events at the stadium then it's best to check the events schedule before visiting. Each of the stadium’s attractions—such as the Stadium Tower, the TAHTO Center, and the Visitor Center operate on different schedules, so check these before visiting. However, to beat crowds, then an early morning weekday visit may be your best bet.
How to visit the Helsinki Olympic Stadium Tower
For panoramic views of Helsinki, you can get an elevator to the top of the Stadium Tower, which is 236 feet (72 meters) high. From here, you can see fantastic views of central Helsinki. Open on weekdays until mid-evening and weekends until late afternoon, a later-in-the-day visit is particularly enchanting as the city glows under the evening lights. The tower isn’t wheelchair-accessible and an admission fee applies.
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