Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

Helsinki, Finland

Seurasaari is a museum island, which consists of old, mainly wooden buildings transplanted from elsewhere in Finland and placed in the dense forest landscape of the island. The Open-Air Museum was founded in 1909. All the different provinces of Finland are represented in the well preserved old buildings and they give an overall view of Finnish countryside life from the 18th to the 20th century. At present, there are 87 separate buildings at Seurasaari Museum.

Seurasaari has also a variety of wildlife, especially birds, but also red squirrels and hares. It’s very popular place for citizens who want enjoy the peaceful outdoor atmosphere.

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Founded: 1909
Category: Museums in Finland
Historical period: Russian Grand Duchy (Finland)

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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Debaleena Sain (5 months ago)
In my short few days of visiting Helsinki, I got the chance to visit this one island and I could not have been more grateful! The island is accessible by public transport with a 20 minute beautiful walk from the bus stop. There is a small parking lot and bike rack as well. I visited in autumn, so it was not crowded. Got to see a few birds and squirrels even during this time. As the leaves were changing colours, the island looked incredibly beautiful. There are many walking trails, but no food places nearby (or not sure if those were closed due to off-season), so bring your own food for this short, beautiful, and quite hike.
Lady (9 months ago)
One of the must have seen things if in Helsinki! Seurasaari is so beautiful and the historical houses so interesting! Always worth a visit! Was there two times already and can't wait for another one ?
Domna Tzemi (9 months ago)
Lovely place for a walk or a jog. There are many traditional buildings and things to see which i found really interesting. Definitely worth visiting. There is also and open air museum.
KH Chong (10 months ago)
What a pleasant island to visit! It’s near the city yet it feels totally away from it. Small and very walkable. Great open-air museum showcasing vernacular architecture from different parts of Finland. Kids could get close to ducks, swans and squirrels too.
Belle Chen (12 months ago)
A lovely public park to wander around. There’s a museum area demonstrating traditional architectures for visitors to get a glimpse of lifestyle changes.
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