Fodor's Expert Review Urho Kekkonen Museum

Toolo Historic Home

The grand house overlooking Seurasaari from the mainland is where the late Finnish president Urho Kekkonen lived from 1956 to 1986. Originally known as Villa Nissen, this grand house known as Tamminiemi was built in 1904. Inside are the scores of gifts presented to Finland's longest-serving president by leaders from around the world. His study is the most fascinating room, with its gift from the United States: a cupboard full of National Geographic maps of the world. To ensure an English-speaking guide, call ahead.

Historic Home

Quick Facts

Seurasaarentie 15
Helsinki, Uusimaa  00250, Finland

029-533–6921

www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/tamminiemi

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: €10, Mid-May–mid-Aug., daily 11–5; mid-Aug.–mid-May, Wed.–Sun. 11–5, Closed weekdays Oct.–Mar.

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