Hietaniemi Cemetery

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Top 5% of attractions in Helsinki
7 / 10

2 expert reviews

“Gravestones dot parks all over the city, and Finns find nothing morbid about strolling through its cemeteries, most of which were designed to double as picturesque spots for afternoon walks.”

– Travel + Leisure

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Famous Finns buried at this sprawling 1829-established cemetery include architect Alvar Aalto and military leader and statesman Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, along with numerous artists and fallen war heroes." Full review