Vattuniemi
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

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

Lauttasaari

Lauttasaari is an island and neighbourhood of Western Helsinki (Helsingfors in Swedish), about 3 kilometres west of the city centre. With a population of 20,000 as of January 2010, Lauttasaari is primarily a residential area but also contains services, including several marinas and canoe clubs. Although close to the city centre, Lauttasaari is noted for its preserved forest areas and rocky outcrops.

Located at 60.16, 24.87 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Helsinki, Finnish islands in the Baltic

Mäntyniemi

Mäntyniemi is one of the three official residences of the President of Finland besides the Presidential Palace and Kultaranta. Mäntyniemi was finished in 1993. Four Finnish presidents have lived there: Mauno Koivisto, Martti Ahtisaari, Tarja Halonen, and the incumbent Sauli Niinistö. When president Urho Kekkonen resigned in 1981 due to a serious illness, he stayed in the then official residence Tamminiemi until his death in 1986.

Located at 60.1847, 24.8972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Official residences in Finland, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Politics of Finland, Presidential palaces

Meilahti

Meilahti is a neighbourhood of Helsinki between Mannerheimintie (the main entrance road to Helsinki) and a bay named Seurasaarenselkä. Most of the houses in Meilahti were built in the 1930s and 1940s. Meilahti is home to over 6700 people, including Sauli Niinistö, the President of Finland, who lives in Mäntyniemi, the President's official residence. Jyrki Katainen, the Prime Minister of Finland, also has an official residence in Meilahti, namely Kesäranta.

Located at 60.1833, 24.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1952 Summer Olympic venues, Neighbourhoods of Helsinki, Olympic rowing venues

Copterline Oy

Copterline Oy was Finland's largest helicopter airline. In 2004 the company ferried over 75,000 passengers. On December 19, 2008, Copterline confirmed that it had ceased its scheduled service between Helsinki and Tallinn. On 15 February 2010, Copterline filed for bankruptcy, citing inability to keep the company profitable. Its head office was located on the grounds of Helsinki-Malmi Airport in Helsinki.

Located at 60.1478, 24.9244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Defunct airlines of Finland, Helicopter airlines, Airlines established in 2002, Airlines disestablished in 2010, 2002 establishments in Finland

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

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

Seurasaari

Seurasaari is an island and a district in Helsinki, Finland, known mostly as the location of the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which consists of old, mainly wooden buildings transplanted from elsewhere in Finland and placed in the dense forest landscape of the island. Every summer, many Helsinkians come to Seurasaari to enjoy the rural, peaceful outdoor atmosphere. Despite the visitors, the island has a variety of wildlife, especially birds, but also red squirrels and hares.

Located at 60.1833, 24.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Subdivisions of Helsinki, Finnish islands in the Baltic, Museums in Helsinki, Open air museums in Finland, Folk museums, Geography of Helsinki

Pihlajasaari

Pihlajasaari is an island in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Pihlajasaari actually consists of two separate islands connected with a bridge. The islands can only be reached by boat, and in summer there is a privately operated commuter boat travelling between Kaivopuisto and Pihlajasaari every couple of hours. Pihlajasaari is an outdoor island with no permanent residents. It is mostly intended as a holiday resort.

Located at 60.1375, 24.9139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Helsinki, Finnish islands in the Baltic, Visitor attractions in Helsinki

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

Tamminiemi

Tamminiemi (Villa Ekudden in Swedish), is a villa located in the Meilahti district of Helsinki. It was one of the official residences of the President of Finland from 1940 until 1981. From that date, until his death, it served as the residence of President Urho Kekkonen. It is now the Urho Kekkonen Museum. It is located in a park by the sea. Tamminiemi's floor area is about 450 square metres.

Located at 60.1896, 24.8831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Culture in Helsinki, Museums in Helsinki, Houses in Finland, Presidential palaces, Historic house museums in Finland

Kesäranta

Kesäranta (in Swedish Villa Bjälbo) is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Finland. It is located in the Meilahti area of Helsinki, overlooking a bay on the north-west side of the city. The Finnish name Kesäranta means "summer shore". The residence is owned by the Finnish state through Senate Properties. Designed and built in 1873 as the summer villa of architect Frans Ludvig Calonius, the building was originally named Villa Bjälbo.

Located at 60.1847, 24.906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Official residences in Finland, Buildings and structures in Helsinki, Prime ministerial residences

Koivusaari

Koivusaari is an island and a district of Helsinki, Finland. Koivusaari is the westernmost district of the entire southern part of Helsinki. Directly west from it is a bridge across the Keilalahti bay, crossing the municipality border to Espoo, after which comes Keilaniemi, the easternmost district of southern Espoo. Koivusaari metro station will be a Helsinki Metro station when the Länsimetro extension is implemented, most probably in early 2013.

Located at 60.1631, 24.8497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Finnish islands in the Baltic, Subdivisions of 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

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

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

Pikku Huopalahti

Pikku Huopalahti is a neighbourhood of Helsinki between Mannerheimintie (the main entrance road to Helsinki) in the east and Huopalahdentie to its west. One can say roughly speaking that the neighborhood is bordered by the streets of Vihdintie and Läpinmäentie to the north, Mannerheimintie to the east, Huopalahdentie to the west, Kuusitie and Mäntytie on the southeast, and Paciuksenkatu to the immediate south.

Located at 60.1833, 24.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods 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

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