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Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, Helsinki

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Discover Finnish folk traditions and architecture at the interactive Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, an open-air museum with 85 buildings. Head to the forested island location to view traditional Finnish wooden homes from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as the Karuna Church, built in 1686. You'll experience the different regions and visual cultures of Finland through these structures, which have been transported to the site since its establishment in 1909. Take a tour from a guide in traditional costume and learn about the lives of crofters, peasants, and other Finnish groups over the past few centuries. Add Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum to your Helsinki travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Helsinki road trip planning website.
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  • I loved this open-air museum, even more than Suomenlinna Island which I also recommend but if you only have time for one, I suggest Seurasaari. The pine trees are gorgeous and the air is so fresh and....  more
    I loved this open-air museum, even more than Suomenlinna Island which I also recommend but if you only have time for one, I suggest Seurasaari. The pine trees are gorgeous and the air is so fresh and....  more »
  • Lovely and peaceful even in winter. Contrary to some reviews that seem to suggest you can arrive by boat from Helsinki in February - you cannot as the water is well and truly frozen. You can... 
    Lovely and peaceful even in winter. Contrary to some reviews that seem to suggest you can arrive by boat from Helsinki in February - you cannot as the water is well and truly frozen. You can...  more »
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  • 10/10 recommend a visit and also purchase a ticket to enter the houses and everything. It's been terribly fascinating to see all the houses and to see how people back then lived like. There are also many very kind and friendly people who have answers to pretty much everything you could ask about the houses and everything connected to them. On top of that, the whole area is just absolutely peaceful and perfect to sit around and enjoy nature with a little drink and snacks. This was certainly one of my favorite places during my visit in Helsinki.
  • This is a great open air museum. The exhibitions and buildings are really good but the people who are working there are awesome. Ask them a few questions and you will hear great stories. Really worth the trip and the tiny beds made me laugh a lot

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