Explore the Stars at Helsinki Observatory

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the center of Uusimaa, take the E18 motorway towards Helsinki. Continue on the E18 until you reach the exit for Mannerheimintie. Follow Mannerheimintie towards the city center. Turn left onto Kaivokatu, then right onto Lönnrotinkatu. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Kopernikuksentie. Turn left onto Kopernikuksentie, and you will find Helsinki Observatory at number 1 on your right. Parking is available nearby, but be aware that there may be parking fees.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Helsinki Observatory from Uusimaa using public transport, first take a train from any Uusimaa station (like Vantaankoski or Järvenpää) to Helsinki Central Station. Once you arrive at Central Station, exit and head to the bus terminal located outside the station. Take bus number 24 or 28 and get off at the 'Kumpula' stop. From there, walk along the street leading to Kopernikuksentie, where the observatory is located. The total fare for the train and bus is around €4-€6, depending on your starting location.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider taking a taxi from your location in Uusimaa directly to Helsinki Observatory. Taxis are widely available and can provide a comfortable ride. The cost will vary depending on your starting point but expect to pay around €30-€50 for a ride from central Uusimaa to the observatory.