Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Overview

The Helsinki Olympic Stadium is a historic sports venue that hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics. It's a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Finnish sports.

It's a historic site that hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics and is a symbol of Finnish sports.

Historic Site Tourist Attraction

Location

Address

Paavo Nurmen Tie 1, Helsinki

Neighborhood: Hietaniemi

Coordinates

60.196700, 24.901400

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

friday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Admission

Adults

€12

Children

€6

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

May-June

Best Time of Day

Late morning

good weather, fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

half day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• spring blooms

summer

warm

• extended hours
• outdoor concerts

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

cold

• holiday lights
• indoor events

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

umbrella warm clothing

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: low

• uneven surfaces

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

EUR

Typical Costs

entry €12

parking €5

food €10-15

souvenirs €10-20

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 1 week
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Helsinki Olympic Stadium App

Size: 30 MB

Features: Map, Event schedule, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Helsinki Airport

Distance: 17 km

Travel Time: 30 minutes

taxi

€40-50 30 min

public_transport

€5 45 min

From City Center

Distance: 3 km

tram

€3 10 min

bus

€2.50 15 min

taxi

€10-15 10 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance and sports events

Historical Significance: Important sports events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance
Check event schedule

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John
• Visit nearby parks

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Hei

thank_you Kiitos

where_is Missä on

how_much Paljonko

beautiful Kaunis

ticket Lippukauppa

Guide Languages: Finnish, English, Swedish

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#travel #sports #Helsinki

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas, public spaces

prohibited areas private events

flash photography not allowed during events

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Sibelius Monument

Distance: 2km

Walking: 25 min

Type: Monument

Töölö Bay

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Park

Hietaniemi Beach

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Beach

Reviews

4.4

Based on 850 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"
"Check event schedule"

Contact Information

+358 9 156 91800

info@helsinkiolympicstadium.fi

www.helsinkiolympicstadium.fi

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