Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

Address: Seurasaari, Helsinki
Hours: Park open daily. Main buildings closed Oct - May
Admission: Adults: € 6, Children (under 18yrs): Free

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Not far from the center of Helsinki, Seurasaari Island is an open-air museum of the Finnish traditional way of life. It has 87 buildings, 18th and 19th century traditional houses, manors and outbuildings from around Finland. Guides dressed in traditional costume demonstrate crafts such as spinning, embroidery and troll-making. Shops sell old fashioned treats, and folk-dancing performances are scheduled frequently during the summer. On Midsummer Eve a huge bonfire kicks off the celebrations, and a real wedding takes place in the Karuna Church.

The Seurasaari Open-Air Museum opened in the 1909, when it was only accessible by boat. It's been popular with locals and visitors ever since. On summer nights there are regularly scheduled concerts in Karuna Church. The buildings are closed during the winter, but the park is open for cross-country skiing and invigorating walks.

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Review by SAMUEL H, November 2012
Doing what: Helsinki Card

the Tourist office was easy to fine and everyone spoke perfect English (good since we speak no Finnish), so getting our cards was a breeze.
The included bus tour was perfect - a nice overview of the city. Using the card when riding public transport was also easy and all the museums we visited accepted the Helsinki card without issue. All in all a good value.

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Review by Susan W, August 2012
Doing what: Helsinki Card

We had great value from the Helsinki card. Probably went to several museums we would not have entered. The ferry trip was very fun.

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Review by LESLIE K, June 2012
Doing what: Helsinki Card

The Helsinki Card is very worthwhile purchasing. I will buy one again on my next visit to Helsinki.

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