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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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Helsinki Central Railway Station reviews

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  • By sunnypooh123
    Give yourself enough time to walk from one platform to another. The platforms are very long and take a long to get from the main entrance to the airport trains. If you're here to check out the...  more »
  • By FiftyFifty5050
    We arrived at the station on one of the last trains of the day from the airport, they switched all the lights off after we exited the train and we walked up a shadowy, deserted platform, so didn't...  more »
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  • By NOUR AISHA
    ❤🇫🇮❤Beautiful ❤🇫🇮❤
  • By christophe
    as per most central stations in europe, all major trains come here, easy to get around and a bunch of food inside.
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