Visual guide
What to see & do
Getting there
From airport to city
Transfer options
Eat & drink
Where to eat
Iconic Finnish dining room with elegant takes on local ingredients.
Refined Nordic tasting menus with precise seasonal execution.
Popular neighbourhood spot for vibrant sharing plates and weekend brunch.
Excellent coffee and fresh brunch dishes inside Old Market Hall.
Creative sustainability-led menu with a warm, informal atmosphere.
Seasonal Baltic dishes on a short ferry ride from the city centre.
Things to do
Experiences
Ferry-access fortress island with trails, museums and sea views.
Unique church carved directly into solid bedrock.
Modern Finnish sauna experience with optional Baltic dip.
Strong collection of Finnish and Nordic art in central Helsinki.
Browse independent Finnish design stores and studio spaces.
Easy harbour loop with skyline and island perspectives.
Where to stay
Accommodation
Helsinki's classic grand hotel by Esplanadi park.
Quiet, polished boutique choice just off the harbour area.
Simple budget rooms in a practical central location.
Plan the trip
Find flights to Helsinki
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