On the other side of the bay from Seurasaari, near Helsinki, is the garden city of Tapiola, now part of Espoo. For those fascinated by experimental urban planning ideas from the post-war era, this is a must. Built-in the 1950s as a model example of modern town planning, the town now has the feel of a Star Trek set.
To the northeast, on the Otaniemi peninsula, is the University of Technology, with Dipoli, the unconventionally designed Students’ Union. The new center for cultural activities was designed by architect, Arto Sipinen, and was opened in 1989. There are a number of specialty shops available as well as sports facilities.
