Sibelius Park

Sibelius Park is located by a beautiful seaside landscape. The park is divided into two sections, with Mechelininkatu running between the eastern and western sections. The park is named after the composer Jean Sibelius.
The construction of Sibelius Park began in the 1930s, and over the decades, both natural and more built areas have formed in the location. The most popular attraction in the park, the Sibelius Monument, was unveiled in 1967. The park also features a natural curly birch grove planted in honour of President Mauno Koivisto.

Overhauling the park

Sibelius Park has been overhauled in recent years to better serve the increased visitor numbers. The Musiikkiaukio square in front of the Sibelius Monument has been expanded to accommodate small-scale music events.
The playground in the park is suitable for both younger and older children, and the equipment in the adjacent fitness area has been selected with senior users also in mind. The dog park is intended for small dogs.
The park’s decorative pond has been renovated and another pond, which had previously disappeared, has been restored. Sibelius Park has trees, bushes and perennials that have been combined to preserve the park’s distinctive atmosphere. Seasonal plants and flowers grown from bulbs add variety to the park’s appearance.

Sibelius Park sculptures and monument

Learn more about the sculptures and monument in the park by clicking the links below.

Sibelius Monument(Link leads to external service)
Ilmatar and the Scaup(Link leads to external service)
Memorial for Ingrian and Karelian veterans(Link leads to external service)
 

The most popular attraction in Sibelius Park is the Sibelius Monument, the area around which can be crowded, especially in summer during the peak tourist season. The quieter lawn areas of the park are well-suited for picnics and other unhurried activities.

Sibelius Park playground and fitness area

The local playground of Sibelius Park and the adjacent fitness area provide a good setting for active leisure time.

Sibelius Park playground, location on the map(Link leads to external service)

Sibelius Park and the Rajasaari dog parks

The dog park in Sibelius Park is intended for small dogs. The Rajasaari dog park is located in Rajasaari, next to Sibelius Park.

Sibelius Park dog park, location on the map(Link leads to external service)

Rajasaari dog park, location on the map(Link leads to external service)

Seurasaarenselkä waterfront trail

The park is located along the Seurasaarenselkä waterfront trail. The route is over 14 kilometers long, passing through Kuusisaari, Lehtisaari, Kaskisaari and Lauttasaari, and on the mainland it connects to the inner city waterfront trail.

Seurasaarenselkä waterfront trail, location on the map(Link leads to external service)

Events in the park

Events held in the City’s parks can be found in the event calendar, where you can search for them.

Event calendar(Link leads to external service)
 

Cafes

There are two cafes right next to the park. A little further away you will find a restaurant, a grocery store and more cafés.

Cafe Regatta can be found by the sea. Cafe Regatta(Link leads to external service)

Cafe Bertha is located in a historic villa, Villa Humlevik. Cafe Bertha by Cafe Tarina (In Finnish)(Link leads to external service)

Toilets

The park has an accessible public toilet.

Public toilets, location on the map(Link leads to external service)

Sibelius Park covers an area of almost ten hectares. The park’s sand-covered access routes are wide and mostly lit. Benches are placed throughout the park. The routes leading to the Sibelius Monument, the local playground and the fitness area are maintained in winter.

Benches on the map (Helsinki Map Service)(Link leads to external service)

Lighting on the map (Helsinki Map Service)(Link leads to external service)
 

The plants in the park thrive when they are allowed to grow in peace. Please do not cut any branches or trample on any plantings.

Read about park rules and park etiquette on the following page: Visit parks responsibly | City of Helsinki.