Etelä-Haaga Travel Guide

Helsinki

Today we visited Rhododendron Park. Last year we were too late for blossom. This year timing was right. Rhododendron blooming is at its best in early June. 

The park’s official name is Alppiruusupuisto, Rhododendron Park, It is also known as Rodopuisto or Rhodopuisto. It is an eight-hectare area, which was originally bog. 

It functions simultaneously as a park open to the public and as the University of Helsinki’s plant breeding experimental site − a solution unique in the world. The oldest rhododendrons have been planted in 1975, when the experimental site for the University of Helsinki’s plant breeding programme was developed in the area.

Address: Etelä-Haaga, Laajasuontie 37, Helsinki
https://vihreatsylit.fi/en/alppiruusupuisto/ 
https://www.facebook.com/puistot
Today we visited Rhododendron Park. Last year we were too late for blossom. This year timing was right. Rhododendron blooming is at its best in early June. 

The park’s official name is Alppiruusupuisto, Rhododendron Park, It is also known as Rodopuisto or Rhodopuisto. It is an eight-hectare area, which was originally bog. 

It functions simultaneously as a park open to the public and as the University of Helsinki’s plant breeding experimental site − a solution unique in the world. The oldest rhododendrons have been planted in 1975, when the experimental site for the University of Helsinki’s plant breeding programme was developed in the area.

Address: Etelä-Haaga, Laajasuontie 37, Helsinki
https://vihreatsylit.fi/en/alppiruusupuisto/ 
https://www.facebook.com/puistot
Today we visited Rhododendron Park. Last year we were too late for blossom. This year timing was right.

The park’s official name is Alppiruusupuisto, Rhododendron Park, It is also known as Rodopuisto or Rhodopuisto. It is an eight-hectare area, which was originally bog. There´s also original plants pine, birch, bilberry and wild rosemary which is a relative to rhododendron.

Address: Etelä-Haaga, Laajasuontie 37, Helsinki
https://vihreatsylit.fi/en/alppiruusupuisto/
https://www.facebook.com/puistot
Park that becomes magical in June with rhododendrons in full bloom. This park can be easily reached by train from Helsinki city centre.
Today we visited Rhododendron Park. Last year we were too late for blossom. This year timing was right but we didn´t see any tamed squirrels.

The park’s official name is Alppiruusupuisto, Rhododendron Park, It is also known as Rodopuisto or Rhodopuisto. 

The paths and duckboards built in the area provide a varied network enabling visitors to enjoy the flowers. The floral splendour can also be admired from viewing platforms, which are accessible to wheelchair-users too. The park’s main pathways are all accessible. 

Rhododendron blooming is at its best in early June.

Address: Etelä-Haaga, Laajasuontie 37, Helsinki
https://vihreatsylit.fi/en/alppiruusupuisto/
https://www.facebook.com/puistot #LocalSecrets

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Top hotels in Etelä-Haaga

Hotel Haaga Central Park

Hotel Haaga Central Park

4 out of 5
Nuijamiestentie 10 Helsinki Helsinki
The price is ฿2,930 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,930
฿3,325 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
A lovely stay at the Hotel Haaga. The food at the restaurant was excellent and the amenities were very good. The pool and gym are well equipped and great to use. The staff are really what made the stay comfortable. They were friendly and incredibly helpful.

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hotel Haaga Central Park
Haaga Central Park

Haaga Central Park

3 out of 5
Nuijamiestentie, 10 Helsinki Uusimaa
Stay at this golf hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Veikkaus Arena and Helsinki City Library are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (405 reviews)
Nice hotel

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Haaga Central Park
Marski by Scandic

Marski by Scandic

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 10 Helsinki
The price is ฿2,858 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,858
฿3,243 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,603 reviews)
Room was clean, great selection of breakfast buffet and nice hotel staff.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Marski by Scandic
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
The price is ฿3,192 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿3,192
฿3,623 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,063 reviews)
Very centrally located hotel. Staff was very nice and the breakfast, while not included in my room price was worth it. The bed was very comfortable as were the -pillows which often complain about.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki

4 out of 5
Mannerheimintie 109 Helsinki
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,839 reviews)
Smart and cosy room and yet comfy. Conveniently located between airport and the city centre.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
The price is ฿4,021 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
฿4,021
฿4,564 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Finnish Aviation Museum and Jumbo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,222 reviews)
Perfect, convenient and cosssssyyyyyy!!! Rooms are modern, clean and warm with heated flooring in the bathroom. Breakfast is delicious - full buffet! You won’t regret it!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Etelä-Haaga

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Pasila

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants while in Pasila. Mall of Tripla is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to see more of the city.

Pasila
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Taka-Toolo

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Taka-Toolo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Korjaamo Cultural Factory, and catch the metro at Toolon Halli Station or Kansanelakelaitos Station to see more of the area.

Taka-Toolo
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Keskinen District

4/5(3 area reviews)

The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Keskinen District. Iittala Outlet Arabia and Mall of Tripla are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Paavalin Kirkko Station or Makelanrinne Station to get around the larger area.

Keskinen District
Loved Helsinki City Winter Garden structure and airy glasshouses.

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Töölö

If you're spending time in Töölö, check out sights like Finnish National Opera or Finlandia Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.

Töölö
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Leppavaara

Discover Leppavaara, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Leppavaara include Sello Shopping Centre and Vermon Arena, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Mäkkylä Station.

Leppavaara
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Kallio

4.5/5(25 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in Kallio. Hakaniemi Market Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Karhupuisto Station or Kaarlenkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kallio


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