Helsinki, the modern and cosmopolitan capital of Finland situated on the Baltic Sea, is a city with over half a million residents. Helsinki offers lots to see, do and experience year round. Discover the maritime appeal, unique design and architecture attractions, exciting food culture, great shopping opportunities and over 3,000 lively events held each year. Feel the cultural influences from both the East and West, meet the friendly locals and enjoy the slow rhythm of urban Helsinki. Explore and be inspired: www.myhelsinki.fi
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Helsinki Tourist Information
Helsinki railway station, Kaivokatu 1 (VR ticket office)
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helsinki.touristinfo@hel.fi
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The Tourist Information Center at the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is open 1.10.-30.4. Mon-Sat 10-18 and Sun 12-18, 2.5.-30.9. Mon-Sun 10-20.
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Helsinki is unique among Northern European cities. The lifestyle in the second-most northern capital city in the world is full of contrasts and activities in the form of hundreds of events and friendly people. Helsinki’s identity has been formed by cultural influences from both the East and West.
The archipelago that surrounds Helsinki with hundreds of tiny islands creates an idyllic environment for cruises, for example.
Over 450 years of history, several architectural layers and the impact of different periods can be clearly seen in Helsinki. Finnish design has also made the country’s capital city world famous.
The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly together with high-tech achievements, while old traditions mix with the latest contemporary trends. The city centre has many beautiful parks, and the nearby forests offer an ideal setting for peaceful and quiet walks.
Helsinki’s rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of both the number and quality of restaurants and nightclubs.
Everything is nearby – Helsinki is a pocket-sized metropolis that is ideal for visitors!
Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing
Winter wonderland hike
Beginners snowshoe excursion
Winter archipelago excursion
Finnish Smoke Sauna
Nature at night
REDRIB ICE EXPERIENCE
Hop On Hop Off with City Sightseeing
Helsinki Nature by Fatbike
Helsinki Grand Tour
Bus & Boat combo
Yrjönkatu swimming hall
Wilderness Canoeing Adventure in Nuuksio National Park
Half day tour to Porvoo
Design Walk Helsinki
Kumpula outdoor swimming pool
Swimming Stadium
Day Cruise to Tallinn
Luxurious Baltic Sea Roundtrip Cruise
Helsinki by Kayak
Vuosaari Paddling Center
ParisRio.com
Eckerö Line Day Cruise to Tallinn
Free Walking Tour
Treetop Adventure Huippu
Mental Walk – Guided Tour In Former Psychiatric Hospital
City Center Walking Tour
Escape room Exitcenter.fi Järvenpää
Royal Line Sightseeing Cruise
Royal Line Dinner Cruise
CityTour Hop-On Hop-Off Red Buses
The Beautiful Canal Route
Smuggler´s Dinner Cruise
Historical Sightseeing Cruise
Royal Line Lunch Cruise
Bus & Boat Combination
Helsinki City Pass
Guided tour at Suomenlinna
Guided tour at Vallisaari
Foxtrail
One Day in Helsinki
Cannon sloop Diana´s public sailings
Guided Smaku-walk in Porvoo
Berry picking and mushroom hunting in Nuuksio National Park
Helsinki Card
REDRIB Experience
Foxtrail - Play with the city
Finnish Lakes and Forests
Helsinki Living & Design Sightseeing
Snowmobile tour in Helsinki archipelago
Limousine Service Ltd.
Visit Finnish Schools
Mikkeli - St. Michel, City of Manors and Gardens in the Lake Saimaa Region
Lahti - Gateaway to Finnish Lakeland
Flytour Helsinki
Taksi Helsinki
Cruise with one day in Stockholm
A day cruise to Tallinn
One Day In Helsinki
Planmeca Golf Areena Helsinki Oy
Urban Helsinki Bus Sightseeing
Kon-Tiki Tours / Kon-Tiki Finland
Länsi-Uudenmaan Lumo matkailu oy
Helsinki is a great city to wander around in, and many attractions are located within walking distance from the town centre. But, if you need to rest your legs or maybe don’t have much time, the tram is an excellent option! It will take you around the city in an effective way and you will be able to see many interesting things along your journey.
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
National Museum of Finland
Tori Quarters
Allas Sea Pool
Löyly
Helsinki City Museum
Kunsthalle Helsinki
Didrichsen Art Museum
Submarine Vesikko
Nuuksio National Park
Espoo’s islands and archipelago
Seurasaari Island
Vantaa City Museum
The Finnish Aviation Museum
Temppeliaukio Church
Finlandia Hall
Porvoo
Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius
Helsinki Art Museum HAM
Ice Park
Military Museum´s Manege
Haltia The Finnish Nature Centre
Ehrensvärd Museum
Artsi - Vantaa City artmuseum
Lake Tuusula
SEA LIFE Helsinki
Helsinki Archipelago
Galleria Mafka&Alakoski
Theatre Museum
The Finnish Museum of Photography
Tamminiemi
Music Museum Fame - Finnish Music Hall of Fame
Heureka Science Centre
Exhibition Centre WeeGee
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
Jokerit Helsinki
Hotel and Restaurant Museum
Cirko – Center for New Circus
Sibelius Hall
Lahti Sports Centre
Church of the Cross
Päijänne National Park
Design District Helsinki
Amos Rex
EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Linnanmäki Amusement Park
Uspenski Cathedral
Helsinki Zoo
Ateneum Art Museum
Natural History Museum
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
Korjaamo Culture Factory
Flying Cinema Tour of Helsinki
Vallisaari
Suomenlinna Museum
Museum Card
Hartwall Arena
The vibrant food culture and the diverse food-related events make Helsinki a fascinating culinary destination. Whether you're interested in fine dining or street food Helsinki is a city for your taste. Try local specialties such as salmon soup with rye bread, Karelia pies or cinnamon buns, enjoy maritime cuisine in idyllic island restaurants in the summer and stop for seasonal delicacies at the traditional market halls and market places.
Restaurant Bassi
Ultima
Ravintola Teatteri
The TRAY
Muru
Kultá Kitchen & Bar
Finnjävel Salonki
Finnjävel Sali
The Cock
Restaurant Elite
Holiday Bar
Juuri
Salutorget
Restaurant Nokka
Tapahtumatalo Bank
Restaurant Presto
Restaurant Meripaviljonki
Ravintola Töölönranta
Restaurant Juttutupa
Restaurant Graniittilinna
Pastis
Hard Rock Cafe Helsinki
Kitchen & Table Helsinki
Restaurant Savotta
Restaurant Saaga
Restaurant Saslik
PurPur – Georgian Cuisine
Restaurant Savu
Stefan's Steakhouse
SMAKU Porvoo
Krog Roba
Paasin Kellari
Paasiravintola
Bastion Bistro
Sue Ellen
Restaurant Savoy
Restaurant Hieta
Goodwin The Steak House Helsinki
Restaurant Toscanini
Summer Restaurant Saari
Summer Restaurant Saaristo
Restaurant NJK
Ravintola Särkänlinna
Korjaamo Culture Factory
Restaurant Sipuli
Kulosaaren Casino
Team Kitchen
Restaurant Kuninkaan Lohet/Kuninkaan Kartano and Vanha Viilatehdas
Restaurant Scandic Meilahti
Enjoy your cup of coffee in classic cafés in the heart of the city or taste the latest coffee trends in hip neighbourhoods. Choose your own favourite from the diverse cosy cafés that can be found all around Helsinki.
Café Veranda, Finlandia Hall
Ekberg Café
Café Piper
City Hall Restaurant
Café Strindberg
Cafe Regatta
Good Life Coffee
Helsingin kaupungintalon ravintola, restaurant at the City Hall
Hard Rock Cafe Helsinki
Korjaamo Culture Factory
Café Esplanad
Café Carusel
La Torrefazione
Karl Fazer Café
Sis. Deli
Café Ursula
Kahvila Sävy
A wide range of clubs and bars in Helsinki offers something for everyone in terms of clientele, atmosphere and price. Find the most popular, trendiest and cosiest bars and nightclubs in the city centre as well as in the districts of Kamppi, Punavuori and Kallio.
Sky Room Helsinki
Nightclub Skohan
Hernesaaren Ranta
Brasserie Kämp
Klaus K Bar & Lounge
Korjaamo Culture Factory
Teatteri
Casino Helsinki
Kuudes linja
Siltanen
Ateljee Bar
Botta/Manala
Storyville
Apollo Live Club
Helsinki offers plenty of shopping opportunities year round. Visit Tori Quarters in the historical centre of Helsinki for a variety of charming design boutiques and craft shops. Fans of Finnish design, fashion and interior decoration should head out to the Design District, situated in the heart of Helsinki.
The main shopping streets include Aleksanterinkatu, Mannerheimintie and the streets Pohjois- and Eteläesplanadi around the Esplanade park that feature several famous Finnish brands such as Iittala, Marimekko, Aarikka and Pentik.
Especially for food shopping be sure to also visit the several market squares and cosy market halls of Helsinki, such as the Market Square and the Old Market Hall at the South Harbour, the Hakaniemi indoor market and the Hietalahti Market Hall and Hietalahti Square that during summertime hosts the city's best-known flea market.
Iittala Store
Design District Helsinki
Lapuan Kankurit Store & Studio
Shopping Centre Galleria Esplanad
Lokal
Villisilkki
Stockmann
Tori Quarters
Marimekko
Kalevala Jewelry and Lapponia Jewelry Flagship Store
Karkkikauppa Sweetheart
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Helsinki offers plenty of choices for accommodation, from inexpensive hostels to luxury hotels. For a full list of accommodation outlets, please see www.myhelsinki.fi
Hotel Haven
Klaus K Hotel
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Lapland Hotels Bulevardi
GLO Hotel Art
Hotel Indigo Helsinki - Boulevard
Hotel Lilla Roberts
Hotel Helka
Eurohostel
Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
Hostel Suomenlinna
Scandic Meilahti
Crowne Plaza Helsinki
Hotelli Seurahuone Helsinki
Holiday Inn Helsinki City Centre
Holiday Inn Helsinki - West Ruoholahti
Hotel Kämp
Hotel Rantapuisto
Hotel Katajanokka
Scandi Kaisaniemi
Scandic Hakaniemi
Scandic Kallio
Holiday Inn Helsinki-Exhib & Conv Ctr
Rastila Camping Helsinki
Hotel Fabian
GLO Hotel Kluuvi
GLO Hotel Sello
GLO Hotel Airport
Solo Sokos Hotel Torni
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Helsinki
Original Sokos Hotel Albert
Original Sokos Hotel Pasila
Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti
Scandic Hotels
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Arriving in Helsinki
Helsinki can easily be reached from anywhere in the world.
By plane - Around 200 international flights a day arrive at Helsinki Airport, which is situated 19 kilometres from the centre of Helsinki and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes. You can also take a taxi, the Finnair airport bus or the Ring Rail Line train to the Central Railway Station. A taxi to city centre costs approximately 45 euros. www.finavia.fi/home
By train - There are excellent train connections from Helsinki to all major towns in Finland as well as to Lapland. There is also a daily train service to St. Petersburg and Moscow. The Central Railway Station is a landmark unto itself in Helsinki. www.vr.fi/en
By bus - Buses from all around Finland arrive to the central bus station, from the largest cities approximately every hour. www.matkahuolto.fi/en/
By ferry - There are daily ferry services to Helsinki from Estonia, Sweden and Germany. All these ferry companies offer the possibility to take a car with you.
There is also ship connection between Helsinki and St. Petersburg, (no cars permitted).
www.eckeroline.fi/en, www.tallinksilja.com/en/, www.vikingline.fi/en, www.finnlines.com/ferry-trips, www.stpeterline.com/en
www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/arrivals-and-depa
Passenger Terminals:
Hansa Terminal, Vuosaari Harbour
Provianttikatu 5 00980 Helsinki
Katajanokka Terminal
Katajanokanlaituri 8 00160 Helsinki
West Terminal 1
Tyynenmerenkatu 8 00220 Helsinki
West Terminal 2
Tyynenmerenkatu 14 00180 Helsinki
Makasiini Terminal
Eteläranta 7 00130 Helsinki
Olympia Terminal
Olympiaranta 3 00140 Helsinki
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Public Transport
With a single ticket you can hop on trams, buses, the metro and even the ferry to Suomenlinna. Day tickets available for 1 to 7 days allow unlimited travel on public transport. Buy your ticket in advance using the HSL app, from ticket machines or from sales points, including kiosks and several shops https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/sales-points. You can buy single tickets and one-day tickets from the bus driver when boarding a bus. Tickets are not sold on commuter trains, trams or on the metro.
HSL area is divided into four zones, designated by the letters A to D. Buy a ticket for all the zones you travel through. In zones A, B and C, you always have to buy a ticket for at least two zones (an AB or BC ticket). An ABC ticket allows you unlimited travel in Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen and Vantaa.
When you search for routes and timetables with the Journey Planner, it tells you which ticket you need for your journey. https://reittiopas.hsl.fi/?locale=en
Some Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) buses and trams offer free wireless internet access. Look for the WLAN sticker on the front window or door of buses and trams.
Helsinki Card holders can travel free of charge on public transport within zones A and B www.helsinkiexpert.com/helsinki_card
HSL’s Service Point: Central Railway Station Metro Station, Mon–Thu 7.30am–7 pm, Fri 7.30am–5pm, Sat 10am–3 pm.
Helsinki Region Transport www.hsl.fi/EN
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Tourist Information
Helsinki Tourist Information
Helsinki railway station, Kaivokatu 1 (VR ticket office)
Tel: +358 9 3101 3300 (Mon-Sat 9-15:30)
helsinki.touristinfo@hel.fi
www.myhelsinki.fi
Mon-Fri 9-18, Sat-Sun and during public holidays 10-17, and during summer season, 3.6.-15.9., Mon-Fri 9-19 and Sat-Sun 10-17.
Helsinki Region Tourist Information
Helsinki Airport, Terminal 2, Arrival Hall 2
helsinki.airportinfo@hel.fi
1.10.-30.4. Mon-Sat 10-18 and Sun 12-18, 2.5.-30.9. Mon-Sun 10-20.
During the summer season from June until the end of August, Helsinki Helpers patrol the inner city and cruise harbours, providing tips on interesting sights, events, restaurants, shopping venues and various travel services.
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Telephone
Country code: + 358
Area code: (0)9
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Free WiFi in Helsinki
The city of Helsinki offers a free WLAN-service for residents and travelers alike. No passwords or registration required. Just look for "Helsinki City Open WLAN" from the available networks.
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Taxi
Taxis are easy to hail in the city centre except during the busiest periods. Taxi stands are conveniently located throughout the centre.
Taksi-Helsinki
www.taksihelsinki.fi/en
Airport Taxi Yellow Line
https://airporttaxi.fi/en/
Lähitaksi
www.lahitaksi.fi/en
Kovanen
https://www.kovanen.com/en/
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Pharmacy
24-hour service:
Yliopiston Apteekki
Address: Mannerheimintie 96
Other pharmacies in the city centre:
Yliopiston Apteekki, Mannerheimintie 5, open daily 7am-12midnight
Apteekki Bulevardia, Bulevardi 13, open Mon-Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 10am-4pm
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Electricity
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Helsinki is a lively and dynamic city with a fantastic selection of over 3,000 events held each year. The streets, parks and boutiques of Finland’s capital are filled with lively events throughout the frosty winter, the fresh spring, the easygoing summer and the cosy autumn – all the way through to the next New Year. Find out what’s on – something is sure to be happening in Helsinki all through the year!
Helsinki Christmas Market
Lux Helsinki
Matka Nordic Travel Fair
Helsinki Cup Ltd.
Helsinki Design Week
Savonlinna Opera Festival
Vene 20 Båt – Helsinki International Boat Show
Habitare Interior, design & furniture fair
Flow Festival
Helsinki Festival
Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy
Helsinki Baltic Herring Fair
May Day Celebration
Elämys Group
12.6. Helsinki Day
Seurasaari Midsummer Celebration
TUSKA festival