Attractions
Find Helsinki´s most important attractions here. Helsinki Card holders get free entry to attractions marked with the card symbol.
For example in Suomenlinna Sea Fortress you can get benefits worth 26 euros with the Helsinki Card (ferry rides, conducted tour, museum visits, Submarine Vesikko and Suomenlinna Experience videoscreen show).
Why not spend a whole day in Suomenlinna?
Listed here in alphabetical order are attractions in Helsinki.
Lutheran church, compl. 1852. Original plans by C.L. Engel. Sunday mass at 10, Thursday mass at noon.
Senate Square
+358 9 2340 6120
Open (in summer): Mon–Sat 9–24, Sun 12–24. Closed during special ceremonies and masses.
The totally renovated City Wintergarden was founded in 1893. It is a peaceful sanctuary, where the floral splendour varies according to the season.
Hammarskjöldintie 1
+358 9 310 39985
http://hkr.hel/fi/viherOpen: Tue 9–15, Wed–Fri 12–15, Sat–Sun 12–16
Free entry.
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The guided walk (ca 1h) takes in the main fortress sights and its history. Departure from the Visitor Centre.
Suomenlinna
+358 9 684 1850
http://www.suomenlinnatours.comConducted tours (May–Aug) daily: in English at 11.00 & 14.00, in Russian at 11.30, in Swedish 12.00, in Finnish 13.00.
Tickets €8, free with HC.
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Showcase of Finnish Design with a quality Design Shop selling Finnish design classics and unique design pieces.
Erottajankatu 7
+358 9 6220 8130
http://www.designforumshop.fiOpen: Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat 10–18, Sun 12–17.
Free entry.
Concert and congress hall (compl. 1971) by Alvar Aalto. Congress wing (compl. 1975). Enquiries of guided tours (tickets €10.50/8.50), tel +358 9 40 241.
Tropical garden, Japanese garden and outdoor flower garden. Exotic spices and herbs.
Koetilantie 1, Viikki
+358 9 347 8400
Open: Mon–Thu 10–18, Sat–Sun 10–17.
€4/2
Bus no 68 from Railway Square.
Korkeasaari is one of the most northerly zoos in the world with several rare species. Founded in 1889.
Korkeasaari
+358 9 3103 1615
http://www.korkeasaari.fiOpen in May: daily 10–20.
Tickets €10/5, with HC €8/4.
Ticket sales: Mustikkamaa entrance.
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A lively exhibition centre and Planetarium, for people of all ages. Theme exhibitions.
Tiedepuisto 1, Tikkurila
+358 9 85 799
http://www.heureka.fiOpen: Mon–Wed & Fri 10–17, Thu 10–20, Sat–Sun 10–18.
Tickets €17/12, with HC 10% discount on all ticket prices.
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Outdoor garden and greenhouses with 950 exotic plants.
Unioninkatu 44
+358 9 1912 4455
Open: Tue–Fri 9–16, Thu 9–18, Sat–Sun 10–16; garden daily 9–20.
€6/3 (free entry to garden area)
Information and exhibition space for urban and traffic planning, housing and architecture. Changing exhibitions about tomorrow's Helsinki.
Narinkka 2, Kamppi
+358 40 334 5314
http://laituri.hel.fiOpen: Tue–Fri 10–18, Sat 12–16.
Free entry. Small gift with HC.
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The amusement park, which is located in the middle of Helsinki, is the city's biggest attraction in the summer and offers plenty of excitement for the whole family.
Tivolikuja 1
+358 10 572 2200
http://www.linnanmaki.fiDaily opening hours at www.linnanmaki.fi.
Free entry. A free ride on the Monorail with HC.
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A favourite meeting place for locals and tourists. Fish, seasonal produce, flowers and souvenirs on sale. Tent cafés.
Market Square
Open Mon–Fri 6.30–18, Sat 6.30–16, (during summer season also Sun 10–17).
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The seat of 200 Members of Parliament. Designed by architect J.S. Sirén (compl. 1931). An example of 1920s Classicism. Bookings of guided tours, tel +358 9 432 2027.
Mannerheimintie 30
+358 9 4321
Marine aquarium with hundreds of fascinating sea creatures incl. sharks and rays. Located in Linnanmäki area.
Tivolitie 10
+358 9 565 8200
http://www.sealife.fiOpen every day excluding Christmas Eve and Day.
Tickets €15.50/10.50, with HC €12.50/7.50.
* 3–14 years (3–14 vuotta)
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The totally refurbished Stadium Tower is 72 metres (235 feet) high. It is the best place to see the urban landscape and entire central Helsinki.
Olympiastadion
+358 9 436 6010
http://www.stadion.fiOpen: Mon–Fri 9-21, Sat-Sun 9–18 (closed during events).
Tickets €5/2, with HC €3/0. Children 6–17 years (free with Helsinki Card when accompanied by adult Helsinki Card holder).
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Tourist information on Suomenlinna. Suomenlinna Museum in the same building. Departure point of the guided walking tours.
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Lutheran church (1969), unique construction in solid rock with rolled copper roof. Architects Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen.
Lutherinkatu 3
+358 9 2340 6320
Open (Sept-May): Mon–Sat 10–17, Sun 11.45–17, (June -Aug): Mon-Thu 10-20, Fri-Sat 10-17.45, Sun 11.45 -17.45. Closed during events, especially Sat.
Snakes and lizards from the tropics. Also fish and birds.
Sturenkatu 27
+358 9 750 076
http://www.tropicario.comOpen: daily 10–19.
Tickets €12/8, with HC €10/6.
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The largest Orthodox church in Western Europe. Red brick building in Byzantine-Slavonic style (1868).
Kanavakatu 1
+358 20 722 0683
Open Tue–Fri 9.30–16, Sat 9.30–14, Sun 12–15 (in summer open also Mon 9.30–16). Closed during church holidays, except for services.
Information on the city of Helsinki and its services, exhibitions and concerts. WLAN and free access to Internet.
Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11–13/Sofiankatu 1
+358 9 310 11 111
http://www.virka.fiOpen: Mon–Fri 9–19, Sat–Sun 10–16.
Free entry.
Jubilee exhibition: Head and Heart – Helsinki 200 Years as Capital (till June 17).
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