Helsinki

Helsinki

A beautiful capital city facing the Baltic Sea, the birthplace of Finnish design

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Helsinki Cathedral
  • Uspenski Cathedral
  • Market Square
  • Temppeliaukio Church
  • Suomenlinna Fortress

Also check attractions in other Finland cities:

🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Hotel Kämp
  • Hotel St. George
  • Hotel Haven
  • Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

🍜Restaurants & Food

Olo
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Michelin-starred Nordic fine dining with seasonal Finnish ingredients

Savoy
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Classic Finnish cuisine designed by Alvar Aalto, panoramic city views

Ravintola Nokka
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Farm-to-table Finnish cuisine with waterfront location

Juuri
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Traditional Finnish sapas (small plates) and local specialties

Kappeli
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Historic café and restaurant in Esplanadi Park since 1867

Also check restaurants in other Finland cities:

🛍️ Shopping

  • Design District Helsinkishopping_district

    Over 200 creative shops, galleries, and studios featuring Finnish design, fashion, and crafts. Heart of Helsinki's design scene.

  • Stockmann Department Storedepartment_store

    Iconic Finnish department store with international and local brands, gourmet food hall, and designer home goods.

  • Market Square (Kauppatori)market

    Waterfront market with fresh local produce, seafood, handicrafts, and traditional Finnish souvenirs. Open year-round.

💡 Travel Tips

  • Buy Helsinki Card for unlimited transport and free museum entry (€54 for 24h, €64 for 48h)
  • Visit Suomenlinna fortress island - UNESCO World Heritage Site accessible by ferry
  • Try Finnish sauna culture - public saunas like Löyly and Allas Sea Pool are popular
  • Most shops and restaurants accept credit cards - Finland is nearly cashless
  • Summer (June-August) has long daylight hours and pleasant weather, winter offers northern lights possibility

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

May - September

💰Daily Budget

$100-180/day

👥Popular With
Design loversCulture seekersFamiliesArchitecture enthusiasts
🗓️Recommended Stay

2-3 days

🌐Timezone

UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer)

💬Local Language

Finnish, Swedish

💱Currency

EUR (Euro)

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