Helsinki Olympic Stadium Stadium

Address: Olympiastadion (Helsinki Olympic Stadium), Paavo Nurmi tie 1, 00250 Helsinki, Finland

Website: https://www.stadion.fi/fi/etusivu

The Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Töölö, Helsinki, is Finland’s national stadium and was the primary venue for the 1952 Summer Olympics. The complex originally opened in 1938 and is an established landmark in Helsinki’s urban parkland.

The site includes the main athletics bowl, an adjacent tower that functions as a viewing and communications feature, and event facilities used for national and international sports meets and large-scale concerts. Major renovations in the 2010s refreshed spectator facilities and infrastructure while retaining the stadium’s original role as Finland’s principal athletics arena.

Located in the Töölö district, the stadium sits within walking distance of central Helsinki and is well served by public transport, tram lines and city routes.

• Olympic venue: Originally opened in 1938, the stadium served as the primary venue for the 1952 Summer Olympics, hosting the athletics competitions and opening and closing ceremonies.
• Tower and events: The tower is a local landmark with viewing opportunities; the complex is used for national athletics, concerts and public events when not in Olympic use.

What to See#

• Stadium bowl: The main athletics bowl and spectator seating area that hosted track and field events during the 1952 Summer Olympics and later international meetings.
• Stadium tower: A tall observation and communications tower adjacent to the stadium that offers elevated views across Helsinki and the surrounding parkland.
• Event and public facilities: Ancillary event spaces and renovated public facilities used for competitions and concerts as part of the stadium complex.

Helsinki Olympic Stadium (Helsingin Olympiastadion) is in the Töölö district of central Helsinki, a roughly 20-30 minute walk northwest from Helsinki Central Railway Station. From Helsinki‑Vantaa Airport take the train to Helsinki Central Station (about 30-40 minutes) and then walk or take a short taxi to the stadium.

Local trams and buses serve the Töölö area - check HSL (Helsinki region transport) timetables for the best tram/bus route from your arrival point; there is limited on‑site parking for drivers.

• Visit on a non‑event morning to access the tower observation deck with minimal waiting - event days and match days close large parts of the stadium to the public, so check the stadium calendar in advance.
• Use the tram stop named Stadion (tram lines 2 and 4) for the most direct public‑transport access and then approach the main entrance on the southern side where visitor services and the tower ticket desk are located.
• Begin in the small on‑site exhibition about the 1952 Olympics and stadium history before walking the exterior and going up the tower; the museum orientation gives context that many casual visitors miss.