Welcome to Helsinki, the trendy vibrant capital with beautiful green locations and an unique seaside.

Helsinki is situated on the Baltic Sea, with a 100-kilometre-long shoreline and approximately 300 islands. It's on UNESCO`s "15 most beautifully designed cities in the world", and design is embedded in the Finnish soul.

Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto are two world-famous architects from here.

Modern trendy Helsinki

Helsinki is internationally known as a modern and trendy shopping city. The compact, vibrant city is both culturally rich and has an incredibly relaxing atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful nature that offers excellent possibilities for various outdoor activities.

You will find picturesque boulevards, trendy café culture, beautiful architecture, and modern, impeccable Finnish design.

Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen, Vantaa, Kerava, Sipoo and Kirkkonummi form an integrated public transport area, where travelling is easy and affordable.

The entire area features an integrated ticketing system, and HSL tickets are valid on all buses, commuter trains, trams, the Metro, and the Suomenlinna ferry.

Espoo area

Not far from Helsinki, the famous city of Espoo is worth a visit. Espoo, with its extensive green areas and lakes, is easily accessible by bus and train. Big companies like Nokia are located here, and one of the reasons that Helsinki is the fastest-growing city in Finland.

Shopping

Helsinki is also renowned for its numerous shopping opportunities and vibrant markets. The marketplace Kauppatori is crowded with fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, furs and souvenirs.

Food

In just a short time, Helsinki has become the home of excellent food. “New Nordic Cuisine” has taken over the scene, and now has a receptive audience among the trendy small restaurants, which have been established in recent years by upcoming chefs.

Sightseeing

Sightseeing tours include the Senate Square, Uspenskin Cathedral, the Parliament Building and the Olympic Stadium. Stops are made at the Sibelius Monument and, when possible, at Temppeliaukio Church. The church is underground and carved out of the rocks.

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, only 15 15-minute boat trip from the centre of Helsinki, is one of the most popular excursions for tourists as well as locals. The fortress is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Cruises to Helsinki

Helsinki is Finland's leading seafaring town with several ports used by several cruise companies, among others, Silja Line, Tallink, Viking Line and cruise ships.