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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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Top hotels in Haaga

Hotel Haaga Central Park

Hotel Haaga Central Park

4 out of 5
Nuijamiestentie 10 Helsinki Helsinki
The price is Rp1.599.199 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.599.199
Rp1.815.091 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (408 reviews)
Nice hotel

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Haaga Central Park
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

Vilhonkatu 13 Helsinki
The price is Rp2.283.690 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.283.690
Rp2.591.988 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,078 reviews)
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Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport

3.5 out of 5
Taivastie 1 Vantaa Uusimaa
The price is Rp2.179.862 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
Rp2.179.862
Rp2.474.153 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,287 reviews)
spotless room, kind staff - gave me an access friendly room since i had a big trolley. breakfast was amazing - same place as Clarion hotel. good selection of special diet like gluten free and vegan food.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Comfort Hotel Helsinki Airport
Clarion Hotel Helsinki

Clarion Hotel Helsinki

4.5 out of 5
Tyynenmerenkatu 2 Helsinki Uusimaa
The price is Rp2.248.557 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
Rp2.248.557
Rp2.552.112 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,428 reviews)
Nice hotel and location

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Clarion Hotel 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,865 reviews)
Interesting property both outside and in the rooms. Location was great for us as it was on a main road from the airport to the city. Staff are really helpful and friendly. Rooms are spacious but you need to upgrade from the standard ones to cater for international passengers and their baggage. Best ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

VALO Hotel & Work Helsinki
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Other neighbourhoods around Haaga

Pasila tain station in Finland with trains arriving; Shutterstock ID 465841805

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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Keskinen District

4/5(3 area reviews)

The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Keskinen District. Helsinki City Library and Iittala Outlet Arabia 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
The old wooden district Puu Vallila of Helsinki, Finland. Autumn cityscape.

Vallila

If you're passing through Vallila, you may want to check out its restaurants. From there, jump on the metro at Rautalammintie Station to see more of the area.

Vallila
Loved Helsinki City Winter Garden structure and airy glasshouses.

Hammarskjöldintie 1 A, 00250 Helsinki https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/leisure/experience/winter-garden/ #Trovember

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

4.5/5(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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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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