The Shipwrecked Sculpture
A moving bronze sculpture in Helsinki's Tähtitorninmäki park, symbolizing resilience and hope amidst a family's shipwreck ordeal.
The Shipwrecked (Haaksirikkoiset) is a bronze sculpture in Helsinki depicting a family struggling in a shipwreck. Created by Robert Stigell in the late 1890s, it stands as a symbol of resilience and hope, located in the Tähtitorninmäki park.
A brief summary to The Shipwrecked
- Tähtitorninkatu 2, Helsinki, 00130, FI
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon for the best lighting for photographs.
- Take a moment to sit on a nearby bench to reflect on the sculpture's meaning.
- Combine your visit with nearby attractions to make the most of your day in Helsinki.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Market Square (Kauppatori), walk south along Unioninkatu, then turn left onto Tähtitorninkatu. Continue walking east; the sculpture will be on your left in the Tähtitorninmäki park. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes. No costs are associated with walking.
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Public Transport
Take Tram 2 towards 'Olympiastadion' or Bus 24 towards 'Seurasaari' and get off at the 'Eira' stop. From there, walk north on Tähtitorninkatu for approximately 7-10 minutes to reach the sculpture in Tähtitorninmäki park. A single AB zone ticket, valid for 80 minutes, costs €3.20.
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Parking
If driving, navigate to Tähtitorninkatu 2, 00130 Helsinki. Limited street parking is available nearby, and there are also parking garages such as P-Tähtitorninvuori at Laivasillankatu 20. Parking at P-Tähtitorninvuori costs €5.60 per hour, with each additional 30 minutes costing €2.80, and a daily maximum of €36.
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