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Travel Guide of Helsingfors in Finland by Influencers and Travelers


Helsinki is the capital, primate and most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of Uusimaa in southern Finland, and has a population of 656,229.


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1 - Helsinki Cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral is the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral of the Diocese of Helsinki, located in the neighborhood of Kruununhaka in the centre of Helsinki, Finland.

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2 - Helsinki

Helsinki is the capital and most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of Uusimaa in southern Finland, and has a population of 650,058.

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3 - Hiking / Trekking in Helsinki

Discover the wild archipelago where the forest meets the sea. Join us to experience a unique side of Finland, the quiet nature side. A walk in this nature reserve highlights why Finland is one of the best outdoor destinations. Our excursion trail pas...

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4 - Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna, or Sveaborg, is an inhabited sea fortress built on eight islands about 4 km southeast of the city center of Helsinki, the capital of Finland.

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5 - Uspenski Cathedral

Uspenski Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, and main cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Finland, dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos.

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6 - Jet Boating in Helsinki

   10 km away

Take a ride along the stunning coastline of Helsinki where you'll get a taste of Finnish culture before going full-throttle to the Suomenlinna fortress! Your adventure starts from the Market Square where you'll cruise along the incredible coast...

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7 - Finlandia Hall

The Finlandia Hall is a congress and event venue in the centre of Helsinki on the Töölönlahti Bay. The building, which was designed by architect Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971. Every detail in the building is designed by Aalto.

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8 - Esplanadi

Esplanadi, colloquially known as Espa, is an esplanade and urban park in downtown Helsinki, Finland, situated between the Erottaja square and the Market Square.

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9 - Tours & Sightseeing | Helsinki Hop-on Hop-off Tours

Ditch the traditional tour guide and see **Helsinki** at your own pace with tickets for a **hop-on hop-off bus tour** of Finland's capital city. Enjoy unobstructed views from **double-decker bus** as you listen to a convenient **multilingual audio guide** on your ride. With **22 stops** along the route, you can linger as long as you please at any one of the famous landmarks in Helsinki – **Rock Church, Sibelius Monument, Kaivopuisto & Eira areas** to name a few.

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10 - Sibelius Monument

The Sibelius Monument by Eila Hiltunen is dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The monument is located at the Sibelius Park in the district of Töölö in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland.

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11 - Mannerheimvägen 3b

Aleksanterinkatu is a street in the centre of Helsinki, Finland. In the city plan by Carl Ludvig Engel, it was the Decumanus Maximus, the main east–west street in the city, crossing the Cardo, Unioninkatu at the corner of the Senate Square.

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12 - Sea Kayaking in Helsinki

Learn a new skill on this beginner sea kayak course from beautiful Lapinlahti in Helsinki! Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland, located in the southern part of the country on the Baltic Sea. This course takes place in Lapinlahti, a pi...

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13 - Museum of Finnish Architecture

The Museum of Finnish Architecture is an architectural museum in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1956, it is the second oldest museum of its kind devoted specifically to architecture.

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14 - Helsinki Olympic Stadium

The Helsinki Olympic Stadium, located in the Töölö district about 2.3 kilometres from the centre of the Finnish capital Helsinki, is the largest stadium in the country, nowadays mainly used for hosting sports events and big concerts.

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15 - Boat Tours in Helsinki

Set sail for an adventure to remember on this scenic Helsinki Archipelago boat tour! Welcoming explorers ages 6 and up. Finland's vibrant capital, Helsinki, is located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea. Renowned for its dynamic ...

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16 - Helsingintie 2

   12 km away

Huhtiniemi is a neighborhood in the city of Lappeenranta in South-Eastern Finland. It is located 2 kilometers west of the town center on a cape of the same name, that extends into lake Saimaa in the North.

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17 - Espoo

   16 km away

Espoo is a city and municipality in the region of Uusimaa in the Republic of Finland. It is located on the northern shore of the Gulf of Finland, bordering the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, Kirkkonummi, Vihti and Nurmijärvi while surrounding the enclaved town of Kauniainen.

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18 - Nuuksio

   25 km away

Nuuksio or Noux is a district of Espoo, a city in Finland, best known for the Nuuksio National Park. The Solvalla Sports Institute is also located in Nuuksio.

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19 - Nuuksio National Park

   29 km away

Nuuksio National Park is one of Finland's 40 national parks. Established in 1994, the park spreads over an area of forests and lakes in Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Vihti.

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