Villa Eläintarha
Artist Residency in Helsinki
Eläintarhantie 14
FIN – 00530
Helsinki, Finland
villaelaintarha(at)gmail.com
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How to Get Here
For the most up-to-date local public transportation timetables, routes, tickets, and fares, visit www.hsl.fi/en.
From Helsinki Ports (Arriving by Ferry from Sweden or Estonia)
West Terminal: Tram 8T→ get off at Linnanmäki (Etelä).
Olympia or Makasiini Terminal: Tram 3, 4 or 2 → get off at Linnanmäki (Etelä).
Katajanokka Terminal: Tram 4 → get off at Lasipalatsi. Walk a few minutes to the Central Railway Station.
From Helsinki Airport to the City Centre
Train (I or P line): Direct to Helsinki Central Railway Station (about 30 min).
Bus 615 or 600: To Hakaniemi Square (30–40 min).
From Helsinki Central Railway Station to Hakaniemi
Walk: 15–20 min. Head through Kaisaniemi Park toward Hakaniemi.
Metro (Mellunmäki or Vuosaari), Bus 20, 23, 55, 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77, 600, 611, 614, 615, 616, 617, 623, 633, 643, 665, 717, 731. 738, 739: Get off at Hakaniemi.
From Hakaniemi Square to the Villa
Walk 8-10 min along Eläintarhantie toward the sea.
The villa is at Eläintarhantie 14 — a beige wooden house opposite Helsinki City Theatre, near Il Gabbiano restaurant.
Walk up the path next to the villa, past the bins, turn left to find the entrance.
Ring the bell or call when you arrive!