Ruoholahti
District of Helsinki
Uusimaa - Finland

Karl Lennart Oesch

Karl Lennart Oesch (8 August 1892 – 28 March 1978) was one of the leading Finnish generals during World War II. He held a string of high staff assignments and front commands, and at the end of the Continuation War fully two-thirds of the Finnish ground forces were under his command. Oesch earned a reputation of being able to deal with difficult situations, a trait that Mannerheim used to the full.

Located at 60.1694, 24.9178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1892 births, 1978 deaths, People from Priozersky District, Finnish people of Swiss descent, Swedish-speaking Finns, People of the Finnish Civil War (White side), Finnish military personnel of World War II, Finnish generals, Knights of the Mannerheim Cross, Karelian Isthmus

Aalto University School of Business

The Aalto University School of Business (Aalto BIZ, Finnish: Aalto-yliopiston kauppakorkeakoulu; Swedish: Aalto-universitets handelshögskola), is the largest and leading business school in Finland and one of the most renowned in Europe (refer to Rankings and Accreditations for details). Founded in 1911, it is the oldest business school in Finland and one of the oldest business schools in the Nordic countries. The school became part of Aalto University as of 1 January 2010.

Located at 60.1719, 24.9228 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Education in Helsinki, Economy of Finland, Business schools in Finland, Educational institutions established in 1911

Hanken School of Economics

The Hanken School of Economics is a Finnish business school. Hanken is a Swedish-language business school of university standing located in Helsinki and Vasa, Finland. Hanken is one of the oldest business schools in the Nordic countries. Hanken is a leading, internationally accredited university in the field of economics and business administration. The school was founded in 1909 under the name Högre Svenska Handelsläroverket and was given its current name in 1927.

Located at 60.1708, 24.9242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Education in Helsinki, Economy of Finland, Business schools in Finland, Educational institutions established in 1909

Hietaniemi cemetery

The Hietaniemi cemetery is located mainly in the Lapinlahti quarter and partly in the Etu-Töölö district of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. It is the location for Finnish state funeral services. The cemetery includes a large military cemetery section for soldiers from the capital fallen in the wars against the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany: in the Winter War (1939–1940), the Continuation War (1941–1944) and the Lapland War (1944–1945).

Located at 60.1694, 24.9178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National cemeteries, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Cemeteries in Finland, Lutheran cemeteries, Visitor attractions in Helsinki

Hietaniemi beach

Hietaniemi beach (Finnish: Hietaniemen uimaranta or Hietaranta, Swedish: Sandudds badstrand or Sandstrand; colloquially Hietsu) is a popular sand beach in central Helsinki, Finland. It is located in the Töölö district, next to the Hietaniemi Cemetery and is the most popular beach in central Helsinki.

Located at 60.1742, 24.9067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Beaches of Finland, Geography of Helsinki, Visitor attractions in Helsinki

Ruoholahti

Ruoholahti is a quarter in . Ruoholahti is located in the southwestern part of the central city area of Helsinki, close to the Lauttasaari island, and it functions as the principal connection between the Helsinki city centre and the city of Espoo to the west. As of 2005 Ruoholahti is inhabited by approx. 3300 people. The Länsisatama port is also situated in Ruoholahti.

Located at 60.162, 24.914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Quarters of Helsinki

Kamppi

Kamppi is a neighbourhood in the centre of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The name originally referred to a small area known as the "Kamppi field" (see below), but according to the current official designation, "Kamppi" encompasses a much larger area with a population of 10,000 in 2004. The heart of Kamppi is a part of the Central Business District.

Located at 60.1675, 24.9317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Helsinki

Ruoholahti metro station

Ruoholahti metro station is a station on the Helsinki Metro. It serves the district of Ruoholahti in Helsinki's southwestern city centre. Ruoholahti is the westernmost metro station in Helsinki, and will continue to be until the extension to Espoo, known as Länsimetro ("Western Metro") under construction is brought into use. The station was opened on 16 August 1993, designed by Jouko Kontio and Seppo Kilpiä. It is located 1.2 kilometres from the Kamppi metro station.

Located at 60.1631, 24.9144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Helsinki Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1993

International School of Helsinki

The International School of Helsinki is an independent, co-educational, international school in Helsinki, Finland. It was founded as the British Preparatory School in 1963. ISH is an International Baccalaureate World School, with IB programs offered from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school was first authorized to offer the IB Diploma program in 1993. Instruction is in English, with the school divided into a Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 5) and Upper School (Grades 6-12).

Located at 60.1606, 24.9156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Helsinki, International schools in Finland, International Baccalaureate schools in Finland

Hietalahti, Helsinki

Hietalahti is an unofficial district in the city of Helsinki, Finland. Hietalahti is a southern district, bordering the seaside, situated between Ruoholahti in the west and Kamppi in the north. Main attractions in Hietalahti include Helsinki's most popular flea market, a luxurious hotel and a couple of seafood-themed restaurants. The Helsinki International Bible Center and a Hare Krishna organisation are also located in the Hietalahti-Ruoholahti area.

Located at 60.1625, 24.9292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Subdivisions of Helsinki

Domus Academica

Domus Academica, colloquially called Domma, is a student housing complex in the center of Helsinki, Finland, owned by the Student Union of the University of Helsinki. It offers various services for students and also houses various Student Union organisations. The complex is internationally known for the Domus chair originally designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for the building.

Located at 60.1697, 24.9225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, University and college residential buildings

Lepakko

Lepakko or Lepakkoluola was a place for independent youth culture in Helsinki, Finland, functioning from 1979 to 1999. The building was mostly used for rock concerts. Many Finnish rock artists came into popular knowledge through Lepakko. Lepakko also had a sauna and on special "steam club" nights one could enjoy sauna and music. The main organiser of the activity was ELMU ry, the Live Music Association of Helsinki. Lepakko also hosted a radio station, Radio City, from 1985 to 1999.

Located at 60.1647, 24.9144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Culture in Helsinki, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, History of Helsinki, Former buildings and structures of Finland

Kaapelitehdas

Kaapelitehdas (Finnish for "the Cable Factory", also called simply Kaapeli, Swedish: Kabelfabriken) is a famous building in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, near the bridge to Lauttasaari. The building was originally constructed as a cable factory in 1939–1954 for Suomen Kaapelitehdas Oy (Finnish Cable Works), hence the name. Cable manufacturing started in 1943 and was discontinued in 1987. Suomen Kaapelitehdas was acquired by Suomen Gummitehdas Oy (Finnish Rubber Works) in 1922.

Located at 60.162, 24.904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki

Nosturi

Nosturi is a culture and music hall and a nightclub in the Punavuori district of Helsinki, Finland. It is owned by the Association of Live Music (Elävän musiikin yhdistys, ELMU). The hall is located at the seaside in Hietalahti next to the Helsinki New Shipyard in an old cargo terminal building. It gets its name from the old crane (Hietalahti crane number 6) located right next to it. Many popular live music festivals are held at Nosturi throughout the year.

Located at 60.1597, 24.9308 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Culture in Helsinki, Nightclubs in Finland

Tennispalatsi

Tennispalatsi (Swedish: Tennispalatset; lit. Tennis Palace), is a cultural and recreational center in Kamppi, Helsinki, Finland. It houses a Finnkino movie theatre, the Art Museum Tennis Palace, the Museum of Cultures, and small shops. Tennispalatsi was built in 1938 in preparation for the 1940 Summer Olympics. The functionalist building, which had four tennis courts, was designed by Helge Lundström. In the 1952 Summer Olympics the basketball preliminary games were held in Tennispalatsi.

Located at 60.1697, 24.9303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Culture in Helsinki, 1952 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic basketball venues

Temppeliaukio Church

Temppeliaukio Church is a Lutheran church in the Töölö neighborhood of Helsinki. The church was designed by architects and brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and opened in 1969. It is also known as the Church of the Rock. Plans for the Temppeliaukio/Tempelplatsen (Temple square) was started as early as the 1930's when a plot of land was selected for the building and a competition for the design was started. The plan by J. S.

Located at 60.1731, 24.9253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1969, Churches in Helsinki

West Harbour, Helsinki

West Harbour is a cargo and container harbour in the Jätkäsaari district of Helsinki, Finland, in the southwestern part of the Helsinginniemi peninsula. The Länsisatama harbour area also includes the Munkkisaaren laituri pier on the west side of Munkkisaari, used by cruiseliners. The Länsisatama passenger terminal is used mainly by passenger ships from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia.

Located at 60.1558, 24.9142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Neighbourhoods of Helsinki, Ports and harbours of Finland

Finnish Environment Institute

The Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) is a research institute and government agency under the Ministry of the Environment, located in Helsinki, Finland. It is both a research institute, and a centre for environmental expertise. SYKE's research focuses on changes in the environment, and seeks ways to control these changes.

Located at 60.1783, 24.915 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Environment of Finland, Government of Finland, Environmental organisations based in Finland

Helsinki Synagogue

Helsinki Synagogue (Helsingin synagoga in Finnish, Helsingfors synagoga in Swedish) in the city of Helsinki (Helsingfors) is one of the two synagogues in Finland. Located in the Kamppi (Kampen) district, the synagogue is used by the 1,200-strong Jewish community of Helsinki. The synagogue building, designed by the Viipuri-born architect Jac. Ahrenberg (1847-1914), was completed in 1906.

Located at 60.1675, 24.9283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Synagogues in Finland

Lapinlahti, Helsinki

Lapinlahti is a quarter in Helsinki, part of the Länsisatama neighbourhood. Lapinlahti Hospital, completed in 1841, was the first mental hospital in Finland. As of 2005, only 7 people live in Lapinlahti.

Located at 60.1667, 24.9167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Quarters of Helsinki

Sähkötalo

Sähkötalo (lit. Electric Building) is the name of the building located in downtown Helsinki, in Kamppi, that serves as the headquarters of Helsingin Energia. The building was designed by Alvar Aalto. Construction on the building started in March, 1970, and was ready to be moved in on January 22, 1973. Since October 2007, the bottom floors of the building have been home to stores accessible from Kamppi Center by an underground pedestrian tunnel running underneath Fredrikinkatu.

Located at 60.1683, 24.9306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Alvar Aalto buildings, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Modernist architecture in Finland

Jätkäsaari

Jätkäsaari is an island and a quarter in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. It is part to the Kampinmalmi district and Länsisatama neighbourhood. It is was the location of the main container harbour in Helsinki until late 2008, when the harbour moved to the new facilities in Vuosaari. The terminal for passenger ferries to Tallinn, Estonia, remains in Länsisatama (literally West Harbour in Finnish).

Located at 60.1552, 24.9117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Quarters of Helsinki

Salmisaari

Salmisaari is a small area (a sector, pienalue) belonging to the Ruoholahti quarter of the Länsisatama neighbourhood of Helsinki, Finland. The Salmisaari island was previously located west of the Helsinginniemi peninsula. However, during the early times of Länsisatama, it was annexed to the mainland by filling the sea in between. The area of Salmisaari has been named after this island. Since 1953, Salmisaari has included the Salmisaari power plant, owned by Helsingin Energia.

Located at 60.1648, 24.9049 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Subdivisions of Helsinki

Kampinmalmi

Kampinmalmi is a district in southern Helsinki, Finland. It consists of five neighbourhoods: Etu-Töölö, Lapinlahti, Kamppi, Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari. Kampinmalmi is located east from Lauttasaari and south from Taka-Töölö. East from Kampinmalmi is Kluuvi, and south is Punavuori. As of 2005 Kampinmalmi is inhabited by approx. 28,972 people and its area is 4.07 km. Kampinmalmi provides 42,801 jobs which is more than in any other district in Helsinki.

Located at 60.162, 24.923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Districts of Helsinki

Hietalahdentori

Hietalahdentori is a square in Hietalahti in Helsinki, Finland. The area is known for its popular flea market, which is open from May to September. During World War I it was used as a Russian horse barracks. The market began in 1906, and was known for a long time for its high quality food.

Located at 60.1625, 24.93 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Flea markets, Squares in Helsinki