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Haaga Rhododendron Park

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Haaga Rhododendron Park

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Haaga Rhododendron Park

Name: Haaga Rhododendron Park
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Location: Uusimaa, Southern Finland, Finland

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1. Vantaanjoki Gravel Path – Vantaankoski Rapids loop from Huopalahti

74.3km

04:22

390m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Isoisänsilta Bridge – Haaga Rhododendron Park loop from Herttoniemi

66.7km

03:56

430m

420m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Baana Urban Pathway – Espoo Waterfront Trail loop from Pasila

63.4km

03:55

430m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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BoobliK 🇺🇦

June 12, 2022

Beautiful park with various varieties of rhododendron.

Swiss_Naturelover

May 24, 2025

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The peak blooming season for both the rhododendrons and the azaleas is early June. The azaleas bloom first and sometimes longer than the rhododendrons, even after midsummer. The splendour of the flowers varies with each year; generally a good year is followed by a more modest one. Pine trees create a canopy for the flowering plants. Thousands of Helsinki residents and gardening enthusiasts visit the park each year to witness the spectacle.

Swiss_Naturelover

May 24, 2025

The oldest rhododendrons were planted in 1975, when a research garden for the University of Helsinki’s plant breeding programme was established together with the Public Works Department. Pekka Jyränkö, City Gardener from 1975 to 1995, was among the main drivers behind the project. Rhododendrons prefer acidic soil and so were planted in a natural marsh area. Paths were also constructed. The University of Helsinki and the City of Helsinki originally planted 3000 rhododendron hybrids for research purposes. The aim of the plant breeding programme was to create varieties that were suitable for the Finnish climate and diverse in terms of their growth and the colours of their flowers.

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Location: Uusimaa, Southern Finland, Finland

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Haaga Rhododendron Park

1. Vantaanjoki Gravel Path – Vantaankoski Rapids loop from Huopalahti

2. Isoisänsilta Bridge – Haaga Rhododendron Park loop from Herttoniemi

3. Baana Urban Pathway – Espoo Waterfront Trail loop from Pasila

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