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Waterside walks, sea bordered parks and attractive bridges linking the city to nearby islands have justly earned Helsinki the title ‘Daughter of the Baltic'. Its stunning architecture ranges from graceful neo-classical to twentieth-century Finnish Modernism. High on a rocky cliff stands the Russian Orthodox cathedral with golden onion domes, whilst a modernist Lutheran church is carved out of the solid rock below.

The market square bustles with life as people visit cafés and open-air markets selling fresh flowers, fruit, vegetables and handicrafts. Boat trips offer a more relaxing experience and a short walk to the nearby Suomenlinna, a former island fortress, provides the opportunity to stroll around beautiful parks and fascinating museums.

Helsinki Attractions

Finlandia Hall
Mannerheimintie 13, Helsinki 00100
Tel: +358 9 402 4246

National Museum
Mannerheimintie 34, Helsinki 00101
Tel: +358 9 405 0470

Sibelius Park Monument
Sibelius Park on Mechelininkatu, Helsinki

Soumenlinna Fortress
Suomenlinna Island, Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 668 880

Uspenski Cathedral
Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 634 267

Market Square
Eteläranta and Pohjoisesplanadi, Helsinki

Senate Square
Bordered by Aleksanterinkatu and Hallituskatu, Helsinki

Temple Square Church
Lutherininkatu 3, Helsinki
Tel: +358 9 494 698