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Observatorieberget

Södra Helsingfors  >  Finland

A hiil in central Helsinki where many small birds rest during spring and autumn.

Added* by CG
Most recent update 25 August 2023

Description

Observatorieberget (Observatory Hill) is a hill in central Helsinki. The hill is largely parkland, but there are also some buildings, such as the Helsinki Observatory from 1834. The hill has lots of vegetation, trees and bushes that attract passerines. In autumn you can e.g. see Red-breasted Flycatcher, Common Redstart, Wood Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Spotted Flycatcher, Yellow-browed Warbler and Pallas's Leaf Warbler.

Details

Access

Observatorieberget can be easily reached with public transport from Helsinki. The area is best experienced on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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