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Trip Planner:   Finland  /  Uusimaa  /  Helsinki  /  The Esplanadi Park

The Esplanadi Park, Helsinki

4.4
#1 of 281 in Parks in Finland
Historic Walking Area · Landmark
Enjoy green space in the heart of the city at The Esplanadi Park, a historical park and walking area originally opened in 1812. The park is known for hosting a number of outdoor events, including the Marimekko Fashion Show and Jazz-Espa concert series. You'll find plenty of high-end shops, restaurants, and bars lining nearby streets. The Esplanadi Park is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , online itinerary creator Edition.
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Tours to The Esplanadi Park

FROM $176 BOOK WITH VIATOR Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $159 BOOK WITH VIATOR Helsinki Food Tour Including Tastings
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Helsinki Highlights Sightseeing Guided Tour
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $88 BOOK WITH VIATOR Helsinki Airport Layover Sightseeing Tour
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Shore Excursion: Helsinki Highlights With a Local Guide
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $230 BOOK WITH VIATOR VIP Helsinki City tour and Medieval Porvoo by Private car with personal guide
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Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $724 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Taste of Helsinki and Suomenlinna
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $176 BOOK WITH VIATOR Helsinki City Tour by Lux car with PRIVATE guide and VISIT to FAZER museum
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR Self-guided Discovery Walk in Helsinki: highlights & hidden gems
Duration: 45 to 90 minutes
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FROM $303 BOOK WITH VIATOR Helsinki PRIVATE City Tour by VIP car with guide and VISIT to FAZER museum
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $630 BOOK WITH VIATOR Stop Over Helsinki - Private Tour from and to Airport
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $310 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Helsinki tour with ParisRio Local Guide
Duration: 3 to 6 hours
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The Esplanadi Park reviews

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4.5
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  • By costaspag
    In the middle of town an exceptional walk from the Helsinki cathedral towards lots of cafes and restaurants.  more »
  • By bornthatway_traveler
    The Esplanadi is a smaller but amazing park in the center of Helsinki, home to everything you’d expect in a nature-oriented city’s urban parks. I primarily people-watched and gazed at the many...  more »
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Google
  • By Sohan Ibrahim
    Its one of popular street in Helsinki, place is very nice at day or night. There are also few bar in side and atmosphere and view is stunning. Good place for spending time.
  • By Carsten Ackermann
    Beautiful park directly to the city, the market and the harbour. I've been there in February so in my opinion it's quite beautiful to visit in spring or summer.
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