8 best things to do in Helsinki with kids

Helsinki is a safe and trusted city for a family holiday with many offers.

Take a sightseeing tour, and it is easy to use public transport in Helsinki.  You can easily reach more events in one day, from attractions like museums and amusement parks to beautiful beaches in the summer.

There are many great attractions for kids in Helsinki, Finland. Here are our suggestions:



1. Linnanmäki amusement park

Linnanmâki amusement park is located in the heart of Helsinki and has over 40 rides and attractions for kids of all ages.



2. Helsinki Zoo

The Helsinki Zoo is home to over 150 animal species from all around the world. Kids can see animals like reindeer, lynx, and brown bears up close.

 


3. The Finnish Science Centre

This interactive museum is great for kids interested in science and technology. They can try hands-on experiments and learn about energy, space, and the environment.


 

4. Suomenlinna Fortress

Suomenlinna's historic fortress is located on an island just outside of Helsinki and is an excellent place for kids to explore. They can climb on the walls and see the cannons up close.



5. The Finnish Science Centre

The Finnish Science Centre,  called Heureka, is great for kids interested in science and technology. They can try hands-on experiments and learn about energy, space, and the environment.

 

 

6. The Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Finnish Natural History has an extensive collection of animals, plants, and fossils from Finland and worldwide. Kids can learn about the natural world and see specimens up close.

 

7. Helsinki Cathedral

The Helsinki Cathedral is a beautiful landmark in the city and is an excellent place for kids to take in the architecture and learn about Finnish history.

 

 8. Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

This museum is located on a beautiful island and showcases traditional Finnish life from the past. Kids can see old houses, farms, and other buildings and learn about Finnish history and culture.

  

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Parks & Playground

Helsinki is a child-friendly green city with beautiful parks and well-equipped public playgrounds. These are great places to take your children to play with and get to know local Finnish children.

 



Outdoor Activities

The city’s beaches and archipelago are also perfect for outdoor recreation, swimming and nature walks. The most popular swimming beach is Hietaniemi Beach, or “Hietsu” as it is known locally. It is recommended to take a sightseeing archipelago tour to Porvoo with the Royal Line, which offers beautiful scenery, delicious food and pleasant service.

 

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Winter Activities

In the winter Helsinki offers a lot of activities. Skiing and skating are top-rated, and you don`t have any problems related to offers; they are huge.