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Malmi Cemetery: Quiet Afternoons

The biggest cemetery in the country by number of burials offers a quiet, reflective walk among the graves of Finnish cultural and political personalities.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Malmi Cemetery

    Arrive at Malmi Cemetery to begin your walk. The main chapel built in 1923 is still used, and you can see the disused water tower and railway station nearby.

  2. 09:30

    Malmi Cemetery

    Stroll through the grounds. There is no food or drink shop listed nearby, so bring water and snacks with you.

  3. 10:00

    Malmi Cemetery

    Find a quiet bench or a spot on the paths to rest and reflect on the history of the place.

  4. 10:30

    Malmi Cemetery

    Finish your visit by walking past the main chapel one last time before heading out.

Local tip

Malmi Cemetery is large. Wear comfortable shoes and check the weather before you go.

Check before you go

  • There are no food or drink shops within the cemetery or immediately adjacent in the provided data. Plan to bring your own refreshments.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Helsinki (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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