A beautiful Art Nouveau fountain and one of Helsinki’s most iconic landmarks.
Havis Amanda stands right next to Kauppatori and the harbor, surrounded by lively city life. The bronze mermaid sculpture by Ville Vallgren (1908) is elegant and symbolic—often seen as representing Helsinki rising from the sea.
It’s not just a statue but also a cultural symbol: every year on May Day (Vappu), students climb up to crown Havis Amanda with a white cap, and the whole city celebrates around her.