Helsinki with its suburbs Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen form a million city where there is a lot to do, see and experience. The city is well known for its entertainment, design, architecture and high tech solutions – you’ll always find something interesting to do.
Helsinki with its suburbs Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen form a million city where there is a lot to do, see and experience. The city is well known for its entertainment, design, architecture and high tech solutions – you’ll always find something interesting to do.
Why not walk along the historical quarters in the Senate Square area and enjoy the superb urban atmosphere and architecture of Helsinki City? Or go shopping in the design quarter, have a picnic in the Esplanade Park or jump on a boat and sail to the sea fortification in Suomenlinna. Sea is an essential part of Helsinki.
The list of things to do or see in Helsinki is rather long: visit the one of a kind Temppeliaukio Church, Sibelius Monument or the open air museum in Seurasaari. If you travel with children you will enjoy Superpark, Tropicario or the amusement park Linnanmäki. Visit to a proper sauna in Sea Pool Allas or in Löyly with your Nordic friends offers you an authentic and unique Helsinki experience. We recommend staying in beautiful Helsinki for longer than one day. For that purpose Eckerö Line hotel package in Radisson SeaSide Blu hotel is a perfect choice.
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Allas Sea Pool
The swimming centre Allas Sea Poolat Helsinki Kauppatori is the much talked attraction in Helsinki. It gives you a new opportunity to swim in the Baltic Sea in summer and also in winter - and in the heart of Helsinki!
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Saunas, different pools, refreshing food and drinks – there is enough space for 2700 people! You can enjoy swimming in the warm water pool where the temperature is always +27°C or take a dip or few in the sea water pool. The temperature of this filtered sea water is always same as in the Baltic Sea surrounding Helsinki. There is also children’s pool with temperature of +27°C. To enjoy pools and saunas take your swimsuit with you and buy an entrance ticket. There is a free entry to The Allas Café and Terrace.
Allas Sea Pool is opened all year around. Find opening hours from here.
Löyly
A unique sauna & restaurant by the Baltic Sea. Time Magazine chose Löyly on it's World 100 Greatest Places list.
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Experience a traditional smoke sauna and a wood-burning sauna. You also have a chance to take a dip in the sea. Enjoy a meal or a drink on a sunny terrace with a great view.
Löyly building is the first building in Finland and the second in the Nordic countries to receive FSC project certification. The certificate is a sign of forest management that takes into account biodiversity and social rights and in that sense is a responsible and sustainable building solution. Origin of the wood used in Löyly building has been verified. Enviromental issues are also taken into account in the restaurant menu.
Helsinki Skywheel
Just next to Flytours and Allas Sea Pool there is the big Ferris wheel of Helsinki – Helsinki Skywheel. Experience magnificent views to the city and sea at the height of 40 meters.
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From passenger cabins moving peacefully and comfortably you can enjoy the magnificent views of Helsinki! Helsinki Skywheel and Flytour Helsinki co-operate and if you want to visit both, buy the joint ticket and save money to the rest of your journey.
Helsinki Skywheel is open every day; opening hours may vary according to the seasons. For more information click here.
Natural Museum of Helsinki
When was the last time you stood at the feet of a dinosaur or listened to the wild animals’ voices at night under the starry sky of Africa? If that is yet to be experienced, it is time to visit the Natural Museum of Helsinki.
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The exhibitions of the Natural Museum of Helsinki introduce the variety of nature in Finland and other parts of the world. For example, go and visit the dinosaurs of the past and study the history of wild nature. A new resident – an over eight-metre long white shark has swum into the museum!
Natural Museum of Helsinki is located in the city near the main railway station of Helsinki and Kamppi shopping center. Museum is open all year round.
Further details about the opening hours on the web page of the museum.
Kiasma
Museum of Contemporary ArtKiasmacollects modern art. Kiasma is part of the Finnish National Gallery and one of the leading museums of contemporary art in the Nordic region. Experience guaranteed!
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Exhibitions in Kiasma vary during the year, so if you have visited the museum recently it is still a good idea to step in and check what's new this time. In Kiasma you are not just looking pieces of interesting art - workshops for the entire family give an excellent change to experience art and learn about it by doing yourself. You will also have a chance to discuss with art experts.
Kiasma is open all year around. You can find opening hours here.
Science Center Heureka
Science Center Heurekaprovides endless joy of discovery; it is a living exhibition centre for visitors in different age groups. In Heureka you can become familiar with science and technology by doing and testing things yourself!
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In addition to the permanent exhibition you can visit different theme exhibitions. Besides, visitors may experience exhilarating moments in the planetarium of Heureka, where impressive planetarium films are shown. The planetarium is closed because of renovation. It will be opened to the public again in autumn 2025.
Science Center Heureka is located in Vantaa and it is easy to reach by train from Helsinki. Nearest stop is Tikkurila and there are sign posts that quide you to your destination.
The Science Centre of Heureka is open all year round. Find opening hours here.
Stay a bit longer in Helsinki
Book a hotel package in Radisson Blu Seaside hotel.
