Helsinki Travel Information

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   Helsinki Travel Information

Helsinki is the capital of Finland and one the safest cities in the world. The city is situated on the southern side of the country next to the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki is a very cosmopolitan city filled with an abundance of parklands, green spaces, museums, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The old town of Helsinki offers a unique historic look into the past of this great city. Spend some time visiting the Kamppi district for its many wonderful wooden buildings from the past while sipping coffee in one the trendy coffee shops. In the Kallio area, you will find a captivating relaxed atmosphere with endless eateries and trendy stores. Shoppers will enjoy spending time in the unique boutiques and open-air markets in the Kauppatori area of Helsinki. Helsinki is also known for its exciting night clubs extending into the early hours. Finnish and Sauna go together hand in hand. There are a million saunas in Finland with the majority in Helsinki. The Helsinki area comprises of several adjacent Finnish towns, such as Tuusula and Espoo, where the largest water park in Scandinavia resides, the Vesipuisto Serena. With miles of coastline near Helsinki, tourists will enjoy Mikkeli a charming historical city on the shores of the fourth largest lake in Europe, Lake Siama. 

   Top Things To Do In Helsinki

Helsinki offers travelers a unique experience when coming to Europe. Most of the sights in Helsinki are situated within walking distance of the city center, such as the Temppeliaukio Kirro (Church Rock), the Russian influenced Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki Cathedral and the Old Market Hall, one of the oldest markets in Finland.  Spend time in the ESPA a lavish green space park situated in the middle of the city. Take a vintage tram ride from Havis Amanda Fountain at Market Square. Helsinki’s bohemian and creative homes can still be found in the Puu Vallia area, a hip neighborhood with cool coffee houses, trendy bars and restaurants.  Take the short ferry ride to the Suomenlinna a large Swedish built maritime fortress UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to several museums and Finland’s only remaining WWII submarine.  Get rejuvenated at a Finnish sauna. Public saunas are in the districts of Kotiharji, Merhaka, Hermanni or in the new Loyly complex at the south end of the Helsinki Peninsula. Families will want to ride the rollercoasters at the 65-year-old Linnanmaki amusement park.  For hiking, walking and biking trails, drive a few minutes out of Helsinki to the Sibelius Park and take a picture in front of the Sibelius Monument.