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Helsinki Central Railway Station, Helsinki

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Architectural Building Tourist Spot

Noted for its design and use of Finnish granite, Helsinki Central Railway Station functions as the center of public transportation in and around Helsinki. Navigate the city from this railway station, which services about 200,000 passengers every day, making it the most-visited building in the area. If you're not headed anywhere, simply stop by the landmark to admire its famous architecture. Built by Eliel Saarinen in 1919, the current structure is considered to be one of the most beautiful train stations in Europe. Most people come to admire the clock tower, the statues flanking its main entrance, and its granite finishings. Plan your Helsinki Central Railway Station visit and explore what else you can see and do in Helsinki using our Helsinki online trip maker .

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• By G5921YDrachels

  I love train travel! So knowing I would have to take one to Helsinki..thrilled me to no end! Was wonderfully cleaned and was fairly well priced! The station had a nice selection of places to eat..and ...  more »

• By TuulaP74

  Kaunis paikka lähteä junalla matkaan, mutta vartijoita kaivattaisiin. Jatkuvaa rahan kerjäämistä kävellään perässä ja missään ei näy vartijoita. Ei ole mukava odottaa junan lähtöä kun rahaa pyytäviä k...  more »

  The location is great. The constant money begging is walking in the suit and nowhere is visible guards. It is not nice to wait for the train to leave when you money-catching the Waggler and magazine sellers in every place. I do not recommend that age-people would move alone here even in the morning! Otherwise the place is so gorgeous and it is great that the spaces are outdoors covered. Rarely do I go here today but really begging people to disturb the unpleasant!
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