Otaniemi Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Helsinki. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Helsinki Cathedral
Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.
Helsinki Zoo
Explore the planet’s wildest environments and discover the animals that live in this zoo, one of only a few in the world located on an island.
Linnanmaki Amusement Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Linnanmaki Amusement Park during your trip to Helsinki. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Stockmann
Discover one of Scandinavia’s largest shopping malls, filled with all your favorite brands and some of the city’s best food outlets.
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Other neighbourhoods around Otaniemi
Lantinen District
Noted for its seaside views and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lantinen District. Top attractions like Vermon Arena and Seurasaari Open Air Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mäkkylä Station or Korppaanmaki Station to see more of the city.
Leppavaara
Discover Leppavaara, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Leppavaara include Sello Shopping Centre and Vermon Arena, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Kilo Station.
Länsisatama
If you're spending time in Länsisatama, check out sights like West Harbour Terminal or Helsinki West Terminal and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Välimerenkatu Tram Stop or Saukonpaasi Tram Stop.
Töölö
If you're spending time in Töölö, check out sights like Finnish National Opera or Finlandia Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.
Kamppi
Travellers choose Kamppi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kamppi Station or Simonkatu Tram Stop and check out top sights like Tennispalatsi Finnkino Cinema.
Pasila
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Pasila. Mall of Tripla is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to see more of the city.
More to explore for Otaniemi
Helsinki, cutting edge culture and culinary delights galore
- Olympic Stadium
- Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Helsinki Zoo
- Linnanmaki Amusement Park
- Stockmann
- Helsinki Ice Hall
- Kauppatori Market Square
- Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
- Senate Square
- Finlandia Hall
- Suomenlinna Fortress
- Serena Water Park
- Sello Shopping Centre
- Helsinki City Hall
- Heureka Finnish Science Centre