Taivallahti
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

Töölö

Töölö is the collective name for the neighbourhoods Etu-Töölö and Taka-Töölö in Helsinki, Finland. The neighbourhoods are located next to the city centre, occupying the western side of the Helsinki Peninsula. Etu-Töölö, the southern neighbourhood, borders Kamppi and is the location of the Finnish Parliament House. Taka-Töölö, the northern neighbourhood, borders Meilahti and Laakso. Contrary to popular belief, Töölö is not the official name of any district or neighbourhood in Helsinki.

Located at 60.1792, 24.9239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Subdivisions of Helsinki

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

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

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

Sibelius Monument (Helsinki)

The Sibelius Monument is dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865–1957). The monument is located at the Sibelius Park in the district of Töölö in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. The monument was designed by Eila Hiltunen and unveiled on September 7, 1967. Originally it sparked a lively debate about the merits and flaws of abstract art, for which reason an effigy of Sibelius was included in the work.

Located at 60.1819, 24.9135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Statues and sculptures in Helsinki, Monuments to composers, Jean Sibelius, 1967 sculptures, Steel sculptures

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

Natural History Museum of Helsinki

The Natural History Museum of Helsinki is an exhibition of the Finnish Museum of Natural History of the University of Helsinki. The museum is located in Etu-Töölö in central Helsinki. The museum building was originally established as a gymnasium for Russian students in 1913, and adopted by the University in 1923. The museum displays taxidermed animals, skeletons, remains of prehistoric animals, and minerals.

Located at 60.1714, 24.9314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Helsinki, University of Helsinki, Natural history museums in Finland, University museums in 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

Helsinki City Art Museum

Helsinki City Art Museum or Helsinki Art Museum is an art museum in Helsinki, Finland. It has exhibitions in two main locations: Meilahti Art Museum in Meilahti, near Tamminiemi, and the Tennis Palace Art Museum (Tennispalatsi) near the city centre. The museum also manages the Kluuvi Gallery.

Located at 60.1695, 24.9312 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Helsinki, Art museums and galleries in Finland

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

Töölö Sports Hall

Töölö Sports Hall is a sports venue located in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland. It was built in 1935 as Messuhalli (Exhibition Hall). It is located near the Olympic Stadium, the Opera House, and the Sonera Stadium. The hall was originally a venue for concerts, banquets and sporting events, but is now used only for training and competition in various sports. In preparation for the 1952 Summer Olympics the building was expanded on the northern side.

Located at 60.1833, 24.9256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sport in Helsinki, Indoor arenas in Finland, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, 1952 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic basketball venues, Olympic boxing venues, Olympic gymnastics venues, Olympic weightlifting venues, Olympic wrestling venues

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

Töölö Rowing Stadium

The Töölö Rowing Stadium is a rowing and canoeing venue located a kilometer from Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland. Originally constructed for the 1940 Summer Olympics that were cancelled in the wake of what became known as World War II, the venue was not approved by the International Rowing Federation (FISA) to being exposed to sea breezes. The rowing events were moved to the Meilahti as a result while the canoeing events took place.

Located at 60.1789, 24.9112 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1952 Summer Olympic venues, Olympic canoeing venues, Sport venues in Helsinki