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Rhododendron park in Helsinki in the Haaga District. Fabulous flower forest in Finland is popular tourist attraction
Rhododendron park in Helsinki in the Haaga District. Fabulous flower forest in Finland is popular tourist attraction
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.

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Hotel Haaga Central Park

Hotel Haaga Central Park

4 out of 5
Nuijamiestentie 10 Helsinki Helsinki
The price is NZ$174 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
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Hotel Haaga Central Park
Haaga Central Park

Haaga Central Park

3 out of 5
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8/10 Very Good! (405 reviews)
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Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

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The price is NZ$247 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
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The room was cozy with a comfortable and warm bed. Loved the sauna! Breakfast was amazing. Highly recommend!

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Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
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Marski by Scandic

Marski by Scandic

4 out of 5
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Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport

4 out of 5
Taivastie 3 Vantaa Vantaa
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Other neighbourhoods around Haaga

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Pasila

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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Keskinen District

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
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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 Sibelius Monument, and catch the metro at Toolon Halli Station or Kansanelakelaitos Station to see more of the area.

Taka-Toolo
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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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Kallio

4/5(1 area review)

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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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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