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Olive R.

This narrow green mall is a must for tourists and is clearly for the locals as well. I was here when it was sunny, and it was busy, and packed full of everyone from kids to dogs to people eating...even panhandlers...of course. Gorgeous area. It's also close to cafes, bars and the main shopping area.

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Danthanh L.

Stumbled upon this on a sunny weekend and was charmed. There were 2 musicians with a sax and a guitar playing music and it was quite charming sitting there on a bench listening to them and people watching. I would recommend taking a stroll here if weather is nice.

Danielle W.

Located in downtown Helsinki, this main strip is a little piece of nature in an urban setting. It's a long skinny park in between two major roads. Along each side are very high-end shops of all nationalities. While most are clothing shops, there are still a bunch of food places. There are also a variety of shops/mini-stores inside the park that sell various things (coffee, tea, ice cream, snacks etc). In the warmer months, you'll see many people picnicking, sitting, people watching or just otherwise enjoying the weather. It leads directly to the main square (the pier where the ferry to the island picks up) so it's great for logistics too. The flowers and green grass are a beautiful touch - as are the trees that line the park. It's well worth a walk or an afternoon sitting.

Michelle P.

I'm in Finland house sitting for 6 weeks (during the summer) and I've gone to this park several times. It's great for sitting on the grass and people watching, or bringing food and having a picnic. And all around it, there's amazing upscale shopping and chic restaurants. It's also very close to the waterfront and Central Market (a five minute walk). There are often ice cream stands and stands with fresh squeezed (as you wait!) fruit juice. And for several days in July, there are live bands performing on a bandstand in the park. I've really enjoyed coming here. I'm off to a house sit in Spain soon. I hope I find a place to relax and people watch that I like as much as this location.

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Near the east end is the Kappeli restaurant, opened in 1867.

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Vanha Kirkkopuisto

Vanha Kirkkopuisto

3.6(11 reviews)
0.4 kmKamppi

Vanha Kirkkopuisto is the Old Church Park and it's a very nice mostly green spot (it's November, so…read morethe trees are a little bare). Popularly referred to as the "Plague Park" as victims of the 1710 plague were buried here alongside the church. So there's that going for it. Several large grave markers alongside the paths that crisscross the park, which is the size of the city block. Modernized in the late 1990s, the overgrown trees were cut back. This brought more sunlight, allowing the grass and shrubbery to grown in. The paths are cleaner and definitely not muddy despite some recent rain. The main archway was restored and they've added a public toilet here. It is 3.5 hectares (8.4 acres). [Review 10089 overall, 1675 of 2018.]

Old Church Park! This old park is right in the middle of…read morethe Kamppi Design District in Helsinki. It's a big park that takes up an entire city block, with lots of places to sit and watch the trees grow. There's lots of walkways that allow you to traverse the park in any direction. When I went, most of the pathways were covered in ice, and were quite slippery. It's a picturesque park that'd be perfect for an afternoon stroll or even a picnic! The church at the end of the park is beautiful, and a great setting for photos. It's a quiet park, without much open space- it's all taken up by pathways, lines of trees, and tombs. It's not an ideal place for a game of football or to fly a kite. In the corner of the park, you'll find a cemetery with ancient tombstones in Finnish, and tombs. Some of the tombstones don't look to be in the best condition. One of the tombstones resembles a large book, marking the grave of the first print shop owner in Helsinki. Parking can be challenging here, no lots to park in. I also didn't find a public restroom, but there are more in the neighborhood. The other name for the park is "Plague Park." Creepy! It's where they buried the plague victims hundreds of years ago. Don't dig!

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