cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral
A striking neoclassical Lutheran cathedral overlooking Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Uusimaa, Finland · Europe
Kruununhaka works well as a base: 30km from Nuuksio National Park.
Kruununhaka is a town located in Uusimaa, Finland. With a population of 7,222, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kruununhaka 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 Kruununhaka to your route.
Kruununhaka (Finnish: [ˈkruːnunˌhɑkɑ]; Swedish: Kronohagen, often nicknamed "Krunika", "Krunikka" or "Kruna") is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. As of 31 December 2024 there were about 7400 inhabitants in Kruununhaka and as of 31 December 2022 there were about 9100 jobs. Kruununhaka is bordered byRead more
the street Unioninkatu to the west and the Pohjoisesplanadi street on the Helsinki Market Square to the south, in other directions it is bordered by water.
The name "Kruununhaka" (literally "pasture of the Crown") comes from a pasture for horses for the artillery of the Crown that used to be located near the current Rauhankatu street. Up to the early 18th century it used to be located slightly outside the city proper, but nowadays almost the entirety of the urban area of Helsinki at the time is said to be included in Kruununhaka.
Kruununhaka became the area next to the harbour and the center, when Helsinki was moved from the earlier location in the mid-1660s. From the very beginning, the residents included city and state officials.
Many buildings of the University of Helsinki are also situated in Kruununhaka. The area has become known for its vintage shops.
A central part of Kruununhaka is the Helsinki Senate Square built in the Empire style as well as the area between the Pohjoisesplanadi and Aleksanterinkatu streets. Kruununhaka is a district of valuable institutions. The Helsinki Cathedral, the main building of the Bank of Finland, the Presidential Palace, the Government Palace, the old Helsinki town hall, the Helsinki City Hall, the House of the Estates, the House of Nobility, the House of Sciences, many famous law bureaus and buildings of the city centre campus of the University of Helsinki are located there. The Sibelius gymnasium school, one of the most famous schools in Finland is located on the Liisankatu street. The eastern shore of Kruununhaka is called Pohjoisranta. Pohjoisranta contains the Pohjoissatama boat pier and a short connection to the refreshment area of Tervasaari.
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Kruununhaka is located in Uusimaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 60.1717 latitude, 24.9566 longitude.
Kruununhaka has a population of approximately 7,222 people, making it a town in Finland.
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cathedral
A striking neoclassical Lutheran cathedral overlooking Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki.
0 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
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
Helsinki's beloved amusement park operating since 1950 with all profits going to Finnish child welfare organizations.
2 km · about 5 min drive
castle
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
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
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
A riverside town of cobbled lanes and ochre-red shore warehouses, a favourite day-drive east of Helsinki.
46 km · about 55 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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