Hietaniemi is part of Töölö, an urban area of ​​Helsinki. The area is known for its sandy beach and memorial cemetery, both of which are popular tourist attractions. Hietaniemi Beach is a huge area with clean sand extracted from the bottom of the sea. There are volleyball courts, mini-golf courses, changing cabins, free toilets, and shops with beach props and swimming items. A large playground has been built for children.
Nearby is the Hietaniemi cemetery, unusual in that it consists of four zones: Lutheran, Orthodox, Jewish and Islamic. This is the burial place of many famous people, including writers, artists, actors, and almost all the presidents of Finland. In appearance, the Hietaniemi cemetery resembles a city park; young couples, elderly people, parents with children, and some even go jogging walk here. Among the trees and shrubs, you can see hares and squirrels.