Kruununhaka
Kruununhaka
Kronohagen | |
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Katariinankatu street at Christmas time in Kruununhaka | |
Position of Kruununhaka within Helsinki | |
| Country | Finland |
| Region | Uusimaa |
| Sub-region | Greater Helsinki |
| Municipality | Helsinki |
| District | Southern |
| Subdivision regions | none |
Area | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | 6,763 |
| • Density | 11,860/km2 (30,700/sq mi) |
| Postal codes | 00170 |
| Subdivision number | 01 |
| Neighbouring subdivisions | Kluuvi Katajanokka Kaartinkaupunki Kallio Siltasaari Sörnäinen |
Kruununhaka[1] (Finnish: [ˈkruːnunˌhɑkɑ]; Swedish: Kronohagen) is a neighbourhood of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Kruununhaka became the area next to the harbour and the center, when Helsinki was moved from the earlier location in the mid-1660s. From the very beginning, the residents included city and state officials.
Many buildings of the University of Helsinki are also situated in Kruununhaka. The area has become known for its vintage shops.
Notable people
- Kirka Babitzin, singer
- Harri Holkeri, politician
- Magnus Lindberg, composer
- Johannes Virolainen, politician
- Bror-Erik Wallenius, sports commentator
- Valtteri Bottas, racing driver
Gallery
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Pohjoisranta waterfront in Kruununhaka as seen from nearby Katajanokka
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Katariinankatu street in April 2022
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Snellmaninkatu street in June 2022
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Former barracks of Uusimaa Battalion, current Hotel Maria
See also
References
- ^ "Kruununhaka – a city district of social strata | City of Helsinki". historia.hel.fi. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
External links
Media related to Kruununhaka at Wikimedia Commons Kruununhaka travel guide from Wikivoyage