- Date
- Thursday, August 27
- Time
- 17:00-19:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 7-14 years
This interactive place-name walk explores Malminkartano's prehistory, the former officer's estate and university experimental farm, and the neighbourhood today through the names of its streets and parks. The walk also notices nearby nature along the way. It ends at the foot of Malminkartano Hill, where participants may continue to the top independently.
- Organizer
- Helsingin kaupunki
At a glance
- Date
- Thursday, August 27
- Time
- 17:00-19:00
- Price
- Free
- Age
- 7-14 years
- Stroller-friendly
- Partial
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- The event page describes the 2.5 km route as easy to walk. It does not give details about the surface, step-free access or using a pram, so confirm these with the organiser before going if they are important.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- Meet at Malminkartanonaukio; the walk is about 2.5 km. Trains do not stop at Malminkartano during the August station renovation, so the event page recommends bus routes 30, 37, 41A and 59. Dress for the weather and wear outdoor shoes. The excursion calendar asks participants to leave dogs at home.
- Age notes
- The nature excursion calendar says its outings are suitable for school-age children. The content and walk of about 2.5 km are best suited to school-age children interested in place names and local history.