Helsinki, Finland’s largest city and capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland.
The area is the country’s hub for business, research, education, culture, and government.
It is a vibrant seaside city with green parks and open spaces, historical buildings with
fine architecture and beautiful islands interconnected by a maze of bridges.
With many interesting attractions for visitors, this compact city can easily explored on foot.
Before we get into the top 10 things to do in Helsinki, we’ve included links in the
description to various discount codes and links to resources of things to do, so make
sure you check those out.
10) At number 10 is Helsinki Zoo
Helsinki Zoo is the largest zoo in Finland and is located on the tranquil island of Korkeasaari,
which is accessible via ferry or footbridge.
The zoo was established in 1889 and this makes it one of the oldest zoos in the world.
With over 1,000 plant species, 200 animals and a long story demonstrating nature’s
great diversity, it is the perfect place to visit due to its natural environment, animals
and history.
9) Number 9 is the SkyWheel Helsinki
The SkyWheel Helsinki is the highest observation wheel in Finland and is located at Katajanokka.
At 40 meters in the air everyone can soak up Helsinki's scenery and landmarks from a
whole new perspective.
Visitors can also opt for a VIP experience and get a longer ride, plus a bottle of champagne
in a special gondola.
Watch the people getting smaller as you climb higher and admire the panoramic 360-degree
views over the city skyline.
8) At number 8 is the Market Square
Located on the eastern side of central Helsinki, between the south harbour and Esplanade Park,
the Market Square is one of the most famous market places and tourist attractions in the
city.
It is an open-air market with fresh farmer’s local produce and a really good place to find
Finland specific souvenirs, which in turn supports local merchants and artists.
7) At number 7 is Temppeliaukio Church
Temppeliaukio was the result of a post-war design competition, won by the Suomalainen
Brothers and was inaugurated in 1969.
The building is partly underground and has been hewn from the bedrock, which forms the
interior walls.
Around the central dome is a circular skylight, through which sunlight floods into the main
chamber during the day.
Visitors can experience one of the world's most unique church buildings and see the incredible
rock formations and roof structure that make Temppeliaukio one of the biggest attractions
in Finland.
6) Number 6 is Helsinki Cathedral
Built in the mid-19th century Helsinki Cathedral towers over Market Square in the centre of
Helsinki.
It was built in the neo-classical style and its plan is a Greek cross with four equilateral
arms.
The tall green dome reaches a height of 62 metres and four smaller domes and zinc statues
of the Twelve Apostles are at the apexes and corners of the roofline.
The white interior of the cathedral is minimalist but beautiful in design.
5) At number 5 is Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing Bus Tour
Board the Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing bus and take a cultural cruise through the city's
most interesting parts.
Visitors can learn the history and fun facts of this amazing city with audio commentary
in several languages.
This popular guided, sightseeing tour by bus shows you the most important sights and gives
you an excellent view of Helsinki's past and present.
4) Number 4 is the Flying Cinema Tour of Helsinki
This unique multi-sensory experience will allow you to glide over the city's sights
and landmarks.
A fun-packed 4D tour of Helsinki, complete with moving seats and state-of-the-art sound
and technology brings the city to life.
This unique multi-sensory experience, and will allow you to glide over the city's sights
and landmarks.
Visitors can explore this Nordic city and tick off the sights from a totally different
perspective.
Race over bridges, zoom over emerald fields, and glide past the tops of clock towers and
cathedrals!
3) At number 3 is the Nuuksio Reindeer Park
Located about 30 minutes from Helsinki city centre, the Nuuksio Reindeer Park is the southernmost
place in Finland where you can see reindeer.
Visitors can see the reindeers at close range and feed them with reindeer moss in this natural
environment.
There is also coffee, tea and buns that are served in the glow of the campfire in wilderness-style
tepee restaurant “White Reindeer”.
2) Number 2 is Linnanmäki Amusement park
Linnanmäki is one of the most popular amusement parks in Finland and is located in the heart
of Helsinki.
It offers more than 50 rides, with roller coasters, bumper cars, a Ferris wheel, pendulum
rides, river rafting, water rides and so much more.
Many of the major rides at Linnanmäki break Finnish records with the highest and fastest
in the country, but among them are seven that go right back to the park’s origins in the
1950s.
1) And at number 1 is Suomenlinna Fortress (Free)
Suomenlinna is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world built off the coast of Helsinki
during the era of Swedish rule.
Nowadays it is one of the most popular attractions in Finland.
The Helsinki City Transport ferry operates throughout the year to Suomenlinna and the
ferry journey takes about 15 minutes.
This Unesco World Heritage Site is an interesting historical and cultural site giving a memorable
experience for visitors of all ages.
So that sums up our top 10 things to do in Helsinki, we hope you enjoyed, if you did
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