Sibelius Park — Sibelius Memorial rising above lawns, paths, and shrubs in the parkPhoto: Tappinen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited

Sibelius Park

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Sibelius Park is a landscaped public park in Helsinki’s Taka-Töölö district, on the shores of Seurasaarenselkä and Humallahti.

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Sibelius Park — Close view of the park's silver pipe sculpture among trees KELE118 · CC BY 3.0 · edited
Sibelius Park — Close view of the park's silver pipe sculpture among treesSibelius Park — Exposed granite outcrops and pines in Sibelius ParkSibelius Park — Small reflective pond beneath trees in the parkSibelius Park — Open green lawn framed by mature trees and park pathsSibelius Park — Pine trees and pink granite edging a park pathSibelius Park — Historic villa beside the rocky shoreline at HumallahtiSibelius Park — Autumn trees and a path through the parkSibelius Park — Snow-covered shoreline and bare trees beside the park

Why go

  • The Sibelius Monument, sculpted by Eila Hiltunen in 1967.

Don't miss

  • Sibelius MonumentEila Hiltunen’s 1967 monument to composer Jean Sibelius.In Sibelius Park1967
  • Ilmatar and the ScaupAarre Aaltonen’s Kalevala-themed bronze sculpture, completed in 1946.In Sibelius Park1946
  • Bråvalla villa’s main buildingTheodor Höijer designed this surviving building in 1875.At the park’s northern edge1875

History

  1. 19th centuryBråvalla, Kinnekulla and Miramar villas stood on the park site.
  2. 1906–1916The area was planned for building blocks in 1906, then designated as a park in 1916.
  3. 1930sThe city led the park’s creation.
  4. 1945The park received its current name for Jean Sibelius’s 80th birthday.
  5. 1967Eila Hiltunen’s Sibelius Monument was created in the park.
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  1. 1983A grove of curly birches was planted for President Mauno Koivisto’s 60th birthday.

How to get there

  • On footThe park is on Mechelininkatu 39 in Taka-Töölö. Mechelininkatu divides the park in two; Merikannontie follows its western shore.
  • On footAcross Merikannontie from the park’s western shore are Toivo Kuulan puisto and the rowing stadium.
  • On footVälskärinkatu separates the park from Topeliuksenpuisto on the eastern side.

Sources: Sibelius Park - Wikipedia · Sibelius Park - MyHelsinki · Sibeliuksenpuisto (Helsinki) - Wikipedia · Parc Sibelius (Helsinki) - Wikipedia · Sibelius Park: description (its own site) · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where
Mechelininkatu 39, Helsinki

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

What are Sibelius Park’s opening hours?

It is open 24 hours every day.

Where is Sibelius Park in Helsinki?

At Mechelininkatu 39 in Taka-Töölö, on the shores of Seurasaarenselkä and Humallahti.

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