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Helsinki Travel Guide: Best Places to Visit, Things to Do and Travel Tips

Helsinki is Finland’s capital and combines Baltic Sea scenery, Nordic architecture, design, museums, public saunas and easy access to nature.

Top Places to See

Explore Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, the Market Square, Oodi Central Library, the Design District and the waterfront.

Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna is a historic sea fortress on islands off Helsinki. It is one of Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage properties and can be reached by ferry.

Museums and Design

Helsinki has museums covering Finnish art, design, architecture, history and contemporary culture. Alvar Aalto’s work is also important to the city’s architectural story.

Sauna

Public saunas are a distinctive part of Helsinki’s visitor experience. Follow each sauna’s etiquette and booking guidance.

Food

Try Finnish pastries, Karelian pies, salmon dishes, rye bread and market-hall specialties.

Getting Around

Trams, buses, metro, commuter trains, ferries and walking make the city easy to explore.

Day Trips

Consider Porvoo, Nuuksio National Park and nearby islands for additional experiences.

Continue with our Finland guide, food guide and budget guide.

Official resource: Visit Finland.

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