Things to do in Helsinki

Suomenlinna

Explore Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage sea fortress in Helsinki, Finland. Discover its rich history, unique architecture, and vibrant island life.

King’s Gate

Explore King's Gate, the iconic ceremonial entrance to Suomenlinna sea fortress in Helsinki, Finland. Discover its rich history, unique architecture, and compelling stories.

Suomenlinna Church

Explore Suomenlinna Church in Helsinki, Finland – a historic Lutheran church uniquely functioning as a lighthouse guiding ships and planes. Discover its rich past.

Ehrensvärd Museum

Explore the Ehrensvärd Museum in Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland, to discover 18th-century aristocratic life and military history.

Great Courtyard

Discover the Great Courtyard, the historic heart of Suomenlinna sea fortress in Helsinki, Finland. Explore its rich history, unique architecture, and Ehrensvärd's tomb.

Dry Dock

Piper Park

Explore Piper Park in Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland – a historically significant green oasis within the UNESCO World Heritage sea fortress. Discover its serene pond, defensive walls, and charming Cafe Piper.

Submarine Vesikko

Explore Submarine Vesikko, the only surviving Finnish WWII submarine and a German prototype, located on Suomenlinna Island in Helsinki, Finland.

Bastion Zander

Explore Bastion Zander in Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland. Discover its 18th-century military history, flag hoisting ceremony, and panoramic views.

Toy Museum

Discover the Suomenlinna Toy Museum in Helsinki, Finland. Explore its rich collection of historical toys from 1830s to the Soviet era, a nostalgic journey into Finnish childhood. (Note: Currently seeking a new location).

Helsinki Cathedral

Explore Helsinki Cathedral, a magnificent neoclassical landmark in Helsinki, Finland. Discover its rich history, unique architecture, and cultural significance.

Main Cathedral Hall

Explore the Main Cathedral Hall of Helsinki Cathedral, Finland's iconic white neoclassical landmark. Discover its serene interior, rich history, and cultural significance.

Senate Square

Explore Helsinki's historic Senate Square, dominated by Helsinki Cathedral. Discover Neoclassical architecture, rich history, and cultural significance in Finland's capital.

Cathedral Steps

Discover the iconic Cathedral Steps of Helsinki Cathedral in Finland, a grand neoclassical landmark and vibrant public gathering space in Senate Square.

Crypt

Explore the Helsinki Cathedral Crypt, a unique subterranean cultural and historical space in Helsinki, Finland. Discover its history, art, and events.

Bell Towers

Explore the Bell Towers of Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, learning about their history, architecture, and cultural significance.

Statues Of The Apostles

Discover the majestic Statues Of The Apostles atop Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland – a world-unique collection of zinc sculptures.

Organ Gallery

Explore the majestic Organ Gallery at Helsinki Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, home to historic and powerful pipe organs. Discover its rich musical heritage.

Viewpoints

Temppeliaukio Church

Explore Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki, Finland's unique Rock Church carved into solid granite, renowned for its stunning acoustics and architecture.

Copper Dome

Explore the Copper Dome of Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland. A unique 'Rock Church' carved into granite, famed for its stunning acoustics and natural light.

Rock Walls

Discover the 'Rock Walls' of Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland—a stunning architectural marvel carved into solid granite, renowned for its unique acoustics and natural beauty.

Main Sanctuary

Discover Temppeliaukio Church's Main Sanctuary in Helsinki, Finland: a unique church carved into solid rock with exceptional acoustics.

Pipe Organ

Discover the unique pipe organ within Helsinki's Temppeliaukio Church, carved into solid rock, known for its incredible acoustics and design.

Concert Hall Area

Discover Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland – the unique Rock Church renowned for its stunning architecture and exceptional acoustics.

Meditation Space

Discover the profound Meditation Space within Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland. Carved into solid rock, this architectural marvel offers serene contemplation amidst natural beauty and sublime acoustics.

Entrance Plaza

Discover the subtle Entrance Plaza of Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland – a unique rock-hewn marvel. Experience its unassuming charm.

Acoustic Viewing Area

Experience the unique Acoustic Viewing Area of Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland, renowned for its stunning rock-hewn architecture and world-class acoustics.

Senate Square

Discover Helsinki's Senate Square, a stunning neoclassical masterpiece. Explore Helsinki Cathedral, historic buildings, and rich Finnish history.

Helsinki Cathedral

Explore Helsinki Cathedral, an iconic Neoclassical masterpiece in Senate Square, Helsinki, Finland. Discover its rich history and stunning architecture.

Government Palace

Discover the Government Palace in Helsinki, Finland – a neoclassical landmark in Senate Square, steeped in history and Finnish governance. Explore its architectural significance and cultural impact.

University Of Helsinki Main Building

Explore the University of Helsinki Main Building, a neoclassical masterpiece in Senate Square, Helsinki, Finland. Discover its rich history, iconic architecture, and cultural significance.

Sederholm House

Explore Sederholm House, Helsinki's oldest stone building from 1757, located in Senate Square. Discover its rich history and the interactive Children's Town museum in Finland.

Statue Of Alexander II

Explore the historical Statue of Alexander II in Helsinki, Finland's Senate Square, a symbol of Finnish autonomy and a site of fascinating history.

Square Plaza

Explore Senate Square, the Neoclassical heart of Helsinki, Finland. Discover its iconic cathedral, historic buildings, and rich cultural heritage.

Café Areas

Discover the historic Café Areas of Senate Square in Helsinki, Finland. Enjoy coffee and pastries with stunning views of Helsinki Cathedral.

Christmas Market Area

Discover the enchanting Christmas Market Area (Tuomaan Markkinat) in Helsinki's Senate Square, Finland, offering Finnish crafts, traditional food, and festive cheer.

Market Square

Explore Helsinki's vibrant Market Square (Kauppatori), a historic waterfront hub offering Finnish foods, handicrafts, and cultural experiences in Finland.

Harbor Stalls

Old Market Hall

Explore Helsinki's Old Market Hall, Finland's oldest market hall. Discover history, local delicacies, and unique Finnish culture.

Ferry Terminal

Explore the Ferry Terminal at Market Square in Helsinki, Finland, a vibrant hub for ferries to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and archipelago cruises.

Food Vendors

Discover Helsinki's Market Square food vendors, offering fresh Finnish delicacies like salmon soup and reindeer dishes in a vibrant, historic setting.

Sea View Promenade

Discover Helsinki's Sea View Promenade at Market Square, Kauppatori. Experience vibrant market life, stunning Baltic Sea views, and rich Finnish culture.

Local Craft Shops

Café Terraces

Discover Helsinki's vibrant Café Terraces in Market Square, offering local delicacies, coffee, and a lively atmosphere by the Baltic Sea in Finland.

Waterfront Seating

Discover the vibrant waterfront seating at Market Square (Kauppatori) in Helsinki, Finland, offering stunning Baltic Sea views and local delicacies.

Uspenski Cathedral

Explore Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland – Northern Europe's largest Orthodox church with stunning golden domes and rich Russian-Byzantine history.

Main Nave

Explore the Main Nave of Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe, known for its stunning iconostasis and Russian-Byzantine architecture.

Iconostasis

Explore the magnificent Iconostasis inside Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland. Discover its rich history, spiritual meaning, and stunning artistry.

Golden Domes

Discover the Golden Domes of Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland. Explore its rich history, unique Russian-Byzantine architecture, and cultural significance.

Chapel Areas

Bell Tower

Cathedral Courtyard

Harbor Viewpoints

Interior Icons

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

Historic Farmhouses

Wooden Church

Manor Houses

Windmill

Village Paths

Folk Dance Areas

Waterfront Trails

Picnic Areas

Kiasma Museum Of Contemporary Art

Main Exhibition Halls

Sculpture Areas

Media Art Spaces

Kiasma Theatre

Upper Terrace

Café Kiasma

Art Shop

Event Spaces

Linnanmäki

Wooden Roller Coaster

Panorama Tower

Ferris Wheel

Peacock Theatre

Aquarium Area

Arcade Zone

Family Ride Section

Food Courts

Sibelius Monument

Pipe Sculpture

Sibelius Bust

Waterfront Park

Walking Trails

Viewing Platforms

Photography Area

Green Spaces

Nearby Cafés