48 Hours in HELSINKI FINLAND | What to DO in HELSINKI FINLAND
Explore the diverse beauty of Helsinki, Finland, with this curated guide to its top attractions. From the historic sea fortress of Suomenlinna to the avant-garde art of Amos Rex, discover Helsinki's rich culture, stunning architecture, and vibrant urban life.
Suomenlinna
A UNESCO World Heritage site and fortress founded in 1748 on a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki, historically used as a prison and of strategic importance for controlling ship traffic into Helsinki.
Senate Square
The main square of Helsinki since the 17th century and the oldest part of central Helsinki.
Helsinki Cathedral
A cathedral located in Senate Square, currently undergoing refurbishments.
National Library of Finland
A notable building located near Senate Square.
Alexander Street
The longest street in Finland, named after Mannerheim.
Kamppi Chapel of Silence
A chapel resembling a massive cup, free to enter but not open on weekends.
Amos Rex
An art museum with a Star Wars-like looking structure.
Mannerheim Statue
A statue of Mannerheim, a political and military leader considered one of the greatest Finns.
Parliament House
An impressive-looking building.
Helsinki Music Centre
An impressive-looking building.
Helsinki Central Library Oodi
An impressive-looking building.
National Museum of Finland
A museum that appears to be under refurbishment.
Finlandia Hall
A fun-looking house or building.
Temppeliaukio Church
A cool-looking church surrounded by massive rocks where services are held on Sundays, restricting filming and photography inside.
Punavuori
A neighborhood with incredible-looking buildings.
Huvilakatu
A street with nice buildings.
St John's Church
The largest stone cathedral in Finland, where a Sunday service was being held.
Design Museum
A design museum.
Esplanadi
A park in the middle of the city, sandwiched between historic buildings with upscale shops and cafes.
Havis Amanda
A statue of a mermaid emerging from the water, symbolizing the birth of Helsinki.
Market Square
A market square near the ferry terminal to Suomenlinna.
Old Market Hall
The oldest market hall in Helsinki, offering souvenirs and food stalls with honey, caviar, and bear and reindeer salami.
Helsinki City Hall
The city hall.
Presidential Palace
The presidential palace.
Old Custom House
The old custom house.
Uspenski Cathedral
A red brick church.
House of Nobility
A historic building that looks really nice.
Finnish National Theatre
A building in a massive square.
Ateneum
An art museum.
Helsinki's Talking Sewer
An unusual art installation that announces flights leaving from Helsinki airport since 2003.
Bad Bad Boy
A large statue that is a bonkier version of the Manneken Pis, but the water feature is only turned on in the summer.
Sibelius Monument
An abstract sculpture meant to resemble a soundwave made from clusters of organ pipes, commemorating the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.