Campus

Campus maps, addresses and opening hours in Otaniemi

Welcome to Aalto University's campus! Otaniemi creates a meeting place for the university, its partners and residents of the region. Here you will also find the map, the restaurants, the Aalto Space mobile app, access control - all practical information on one page!

You can also take a virtual campus tour.
Marsio

Otaniemi is located in Espoo, about 10 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki, which can be reached by metro and bus directly to the campus, and has good public transport links from other parts of Espoo and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Aalto University metro station is approximately 11 minutes from Kamppi station (Helsinki).

There might be detours in the centre of Otaniemi due to construction work.

Campus in Otaniemi is in zone B. Tickets can be bought from some bus and tram stops, metro stations or HSL's application.

Metro (Aalto-yliopisto, Aalto University)

The journey from Kamppi to Aalto University in Otaniemi takes 11 minutes.

There are two exits from the Aalto University metro station, Otaniementie and Tietotie. Via Otaniementie, you can access the Main Building Dipoli, Väre, School of Business, the Undergraduate Centre and the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. Via Tietotie, you can easily reach Micronova, the Computer Science Building and the Open Innovation House.

The Metro line's end station in the west is Tapiola or Matinkylä (Espoo), and in the east Vuosaari or Mellunmäki (Helsinki). The Metro runs every 2.5 minutes at Aalto University station during the rush hour, and every 4–5 minutes at other times. 

By bus and light rail

Otaniemi is easily accessible by bus and light rail line 15. The light rail runs every 6 minutes on weekdays, with three stops in Otaniemi: Otaranta, Aalto University metro station, and Maari.

Single metro, light rail, tram or bus tickets can be bought in advance at the ticket machines or from the HSL mobile application. The same ticket is valid on buses and the metro.

Airport connection

  • Otaniemi is approximately 22 km away from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport.
  • Taxi fare is around 40 euros (travel time about 30 minutes).
  • Public transport from the airport takes about an hour: either the train or bus the Helsinki Central Railway station and metro to Aalto University, the train to Huopalahti and change to light rail line 15

Helsinki Regional Transport HSL (hsl.fi)
Helsinki region service map (hel.fi)

Parking

Parking is available near most Otaniemi campus' buildings and along some of the streets. The parking areas and construction sites on the campus are marked in the campus map. Most parking areas require a university permit or other permit, some a parking disc or parking fee. All parking fees will be managed through EasyPark and Parkman. There are also several parking areas with an electric car charging stations, and a multi-storey carpark Otaparkki. More information from Driving and parking at Otaniemi page.

Driving and parking at Otaniemi

Virtual Campus Experience

Explore Aalto University’s campus from anywhere in the world! Our digital guides introduce you to our learning facilities, laboratories, workshops, service spots and outdoor spaces. Experience the tour on desktop, mobile or with VR headset.

Take the virtual tour
An aerial photo of the Aalto University campus at sunset.

Opening hours of campus buildings and lobby services

Find opening hours of buildings and lobby services on Otaniemi campus and in Töölö

Find opening hours here
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Aalto Space mobile application

Aalto Space allows you to book conference and group work facilities and helps you navigate the campus.

Read more and download to your phone
Aalto Space applikaatio Kuva: Hannes Huotari
Lobby Services
Access rights, access tokens and key control on Otaniemi campus
Campus bikes and cycling

Buildings in Otaniemi

See the exceptional opening hours on the page for each building.

Dipoli

Otakaari 24

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A Blanc

Otakaari 27

Ostoskesus A Blanc edestä

A Bloc

Otaniementie 12

A Bloc

Startup Hub A Grid

Otakaari 5
Open for members 24/7

A Grid main entrance

Espilä

Konemiehentie 4

Konemiehentie 4

Learning Centre

Otaniementie 9. Welcome! We offer you excellent library services, expert services and study and work spaces.

Photo from the K-floor of the Harald Herlin Learning Centre, students working at desks.

Health Technology House

Otakaari 3 & Rakentajanaukio 2

Otakaari 3

Kemistintie 1

Kemistintie 1

Kemistintie 1

Kide

Konemiehentie 1

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Maari building

Sähkömiehentie 5

Maarintalo

Maarintie 8

Maarintie 8

Maarintie 8

Magnet house

Otakaari 5 I

magneettitalo

Marsio

Otakaari 2

Marsio

Metallimiehenkuja 4

Architecture workshop

Metallimiehenkuja 4

Micronova

Tietotie 3

Micronova cleanroom kuva: Aino Huovio

Nanotalo building

Puumiehenkuja 2

Nanotalo

Otahalli

Otaranta 6

Otahalli

Otakaari 4

Mechanical engineering 1, K1

Otakaari 4

Otakaari 7

Aalto Studios

Otakaari 7 main entrance

Otaparkki

Sähkömiehentie 3

Otaparkki

Puumiehenkuja 3

Mechanical engineering 2, K2

Puumiehenkuja 3

Rakentajanaukio 4

Construction engineering, ACRE

Rakentajanaukio 4

Saha

Konemiehentie 3

Saha Konemiehentie 1 KY Festival Hall Kuva / Image: Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University

School of Business

Ekonominaukio 1

Kauppakorkeakoulu, jonka edustalla istuu neljä opiskelijaa. Kuva: Unto Rautio / Aalto-yliopisto

Sähkömiehentie 4

Mechanical engineering 4, K4

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Tietotie 1

Marine Technology, Aalto Ice and Wave Tank

Tietotie 1 main entrance

Tietotie 1 E

Water Building

Vesihuoltotekniikka

Viima

Puumiehenkuja 5

Main entrance to the Viima building

Vuorimiehentie 1

Aalto Bioproduct Centre

Vuorimiehentie 1

Vuorimiehentie 2

Circular Raw Materials Hub, Space 21

Vuorimiehentie 2 courtyard entrance

Väre

Otaniementie 14
School of Arts, Design and Architecture

School of Arts, Design and Architecture by Sari Dhima

Buildings in Töölö, Mikkeli and Metsähovi

Aalto University Töölö

Runeberginkatu 14-16, 00100 Helsinki

Aalto Töölö julkisivu Kuva: Terhi Ollikainen

Metsähovi Radio Observatory

Metsähovintie 114, 02540 Kylmälä

Metsähovi radio observatory

Mikkeli

Lönnrotinkatu 5, Mikkeli

Mikkeli campus
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