Helsinki on Foot

City walk · Central Helsinki

From the station to the sea

Start at the Central Railway Station, take a short detour to Oodi, then follow Esplanadi to the market stalls and ferries at the South Harbour.

Three stops along the way

  1. Oodi Central Library

    Head toward Kansalaistori square. The library is a good place to pause indoors before turning back toward the city centre.

    Library details

  2. Esplanadi

    Walk down to the Esplanade and follow the park east. The path leads toward the harbour, with shops and cafés along the streets on either side.

  3. Market Square

    Finish at the waterfront. You can browse the market stalls, look out over the South Harbour, or continue to the Suomenlinna ferry.

    Market Square details