landmark
Linnanmäki
Helsinki's beloved amusement park operating since 1950 with all profits going to Finnish child welfare organizations.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Arabianranta
Uusimaa, Finland · Europe
About Arabianranta
Arabianranta works well as a base: 29km from Nuuksio National Park.
Arabianranta is in Uusimaa, Finland, with about 7,300 people. You drive on the right here.
Arabianranta (Finnish: [ˈɑrɑbiɑnˌrɑntɑ]; Swedish: Arabiastranden; literally meaning the "shore of Arabia"), sometimes simply Arabia, is a residential part of Helsinki, Finland. It is bound by Vanhankaupunginlahti bay from east, and connects to neighboring boroughs of Vanhakaupunki in north, Hermanni in south andRead more
Toukola and Kumpula in west. It is part of the greater Toukola region.
The City of Helsinki requires all developers in the Arabianranta area to use 1-2% of the building investments of individual sites for works of art. This rule has been followed since the launching of development in the area 2000. Therefore, works of arts are visible around the district. Artists, designers and craftsmen put their stamp on buildings, objects and a communal spirit that gives energy.
The district is mainly divided into three hubs. The Hämeentie Factory District is the heart of the Arabia region where you can find an unbroken tradition of design. At the southern end of Arabia, there is the Toukolanranta (swe. Majstranden), which translates into English as May Beach. The present showcases of functional buildings were constructed in an area that was originally wasteland. Artist Johanna Hyrkäs has designed an art trail which combines the buildings and the art gardens. The district is easily accessible by bus and trams, it takes around 15 minutes to get to the city centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Arabianranta?
Within an hour or so of Arabianranta: Linnanmäki (3 km), Helsinki Cathedral (4 km), Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) (5 km), Café Regatta (5 km).
Are there any good drives near Arabianranta?
The nearest famous roads are Hanko.
Where is Arabianranta?
Arabianranta is in Uusimaa, Finland.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,278
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Finland
- Region
- Uusimaa
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates
- 60.2073, 24.9796
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Winter tyres mandatory December–February.
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7 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Helsinki Cathedral
A striking neoclassical Lutheran cathedral overlooking Senate Square in the heart of Helsinki.
4 km · about 10 min drive
cathedral
Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church)
A remarkable Lutheran church in Helsinki excavated directly into solid rock, topped with a copper dome that floods the interior with natural light.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
Café Regatta
Tiny red 1887 fisherman's hut on the Töölö shoreline, now Helsinki's best-loved café: cinnamon buns and coffee by the water, sausages grilled over an open fire, kayaks and SUPs for rent off the jetty.
5 km · about 10 min drive
castle
Suomenlinna
A sea fortress built on a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki, one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world.
7 km · about 15 min drive
national park
Nuuksio National Park
A pristine forest and lake wilderness just 30 minutes from Helsinki, offering easy access to quintessential Finnish nature.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Porvoo Old Town
A riverside town of cobbled lanes and ochre-red shore warehouses, a favourite day-drive east of Helsinki.
43 km · about 50 min drive
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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