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Kaartinkaupunki

Uusimaa, Finland · Europe

About Kaartinkaupunki

Kaartinkaupunki works well as a base: 30km from Nuuksio National Park.

Kaartinkaupunki is a town located in Uusimaa, Finland. With a population of 1,309, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kaartinkaupunki sits in Finland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kaartinkaupunki to your route.

About Kaartinkaupunki

Kaartinkaupunki (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈkɑːrtiŋˌkɑu̯puŋki], Swedish: Gardesstaden) is a neighbourhood in the southern part of Helsinki, Finland. Kaartinkaupunki consists of the area between the Esplanadi park and the Tähtitornin vuori park. Its area was first confirmed in 1812, but the neighbourhood was only named

Read more in 1959. It is neighbourhood number 3 in Helsinki, belonging to the Ullanlinna district and to the Southern main district. Kaartinkaupunki was named after the old Russian army barracks located near Kasarmitori. The oldest part of the barracks was built in 1822. It was originally built as a residence for the Helsinki training battalion, which later became the Guard of Finland. The neighbourhood has a land area of 0.33 square kilometres (0.13 sq mi). In 2005, it had a population of 881, and in late 2003, it had 11,001 jobs. Kaartinkaupunki includes the Esplanadi park, the Helsinki Market Square, and the streets of Pohjois- and Etelä-Esplanadi. It does not include any of the buildings on Pohjoisesplanadi, because they belong to Kruununhaka or Kluuvi. One of the main streets in the area is Korkeavuorenkatu. The precise location of the neighbourhood can be seen on the Helsinki city plan map.

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Where is Kaartinkaupunki located?

Kaartinkaupunki is located in Uusimaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 60.1650 latitude, 24.9469 longitude.

What is the population of Kaartinkaupunki?

Kaartinkaupunki has a population of approximately 1,309 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,309
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Uusimaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
60.1650, 24.9469

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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Worth the detour from Kaartinkaupunki

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral

A striking neoclassical Lutheran cathedral overlooking Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki.

1 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)

A remarkable Lutheran church in Helsinki excavated directly into solid rock, topped with a copper dome that floods the interior with natural light.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Linnanmäki

Helsinki's beloved amusement park operating since 1950 with all profits going to Finnish child welfare organizations.

2 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Suomenlinna

A sea fortress built on a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki, one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world.

3 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Café Regatta

Tiny red 1887 fisherman's hut on the Töölö shoreline, now Helsinki's best-loved café: cinnamon buns and coffee by the water, sausages grilled over an open fire, kayaks and SUPs for rent off the jetty.

3 km · about 5 min drive

national park

Nuuksio National Park

A pristine forest and lake wilderness just 30 minutes from Helsinki, offering easy access to quintessential Finnish nature.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Porvoo Old Town

A riverside town of cobbled lanes and ochre-red shore warehouses, a favourite day-drive east of Helsinki.

47 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

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