Helsinki Holidays & City Breaks

Snap photos of the fascinating buildings surrounding this huge square, which is the cultural center of politics, religion and science in the city.

Study many exceptional works from the Finnish National Gallery’s collection of contemporary art and admire this museum’s stunning architectural design.

Relax on grassy lawns, enjoy a picnic and attend many cultural, fashion and music events at this esplanade in the heart of Helsinki.

Attend an international music event and take a guided tour of this multipurpose Helsinki venue to learn about its significant architectural history.

Discover one of Scandinavia’s largest shopping malls, filled with all your favorite brands and some of the city’s best food outlets.

Stop at this beautiful Finnish Evangelical Lutheran cathedral to admire its stunning architecture and see a magnificent collection of zinc sculptures.

Take a guided tour of this museum to see many fascinating artifacts and learn about Finland’s history, from prehistoric times to the present day.

Admire the neo-Romantic façade of this historic theater that played a role in the Finnish cultural movement of the 19th century.

See art displays in the main exhibition room and attend free events, such as music performances and artist meetings, in the lobby of this historic building.

Standing atop a hill in Helsinki’s historic Katajanokka district, the largest Russian Orthodox church in western Europe is a remnant of the Russian Empire in Finland.

Watch parliament in action from the public gallery of this classical building that plays a major role in Finnish and European politics.

Relish the superb acoustics during a classical concert at this church carved into a natural rock that looks like a superhero hideout.

Get a taste of Finnish lifestyle and customs from across several centuries at this interesting museum that consists of historic buildings set on a scenic island with dense forests and pretty beaches.

Shop for locally made handicrafts, gourmet Finnish food, souvenirs and many more exceptional items in this famous market in the center of Helsinki.

Take a seat in one of Helsinki’s premier music venues, which is both a cultural hub in the city and an eye-catching architectural landmark.

Appreciate the simple charm of the city’s oldest church, which is set in a park where more than 1,000 plague victims are buried.

Look up at this impressive statue of Carl Gustaf Mannerheim when visiting Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and other nearby Helsinki attractions.

Climb up a hill to admire the Gothic-revival charm of this large stone church with green spires and intricate rose windows.

Learn about Finland’s history of industrial, fashion and graphic design and see many fascinating objects in this museum’s large permanent collection.

Explore the planet’s wildest environments and discover the animals that live in this zoo, one of only a few in the world located on an island.

This modern chapel is an architectural marvel and regarded as one of the best places to reflect in Helsinki’s busy urban center.

Hop across the islands of this historic archipelago and explore one of the world’s largest sea fortress, its museum and its surrounding buildings.

Come to this picturesque park to admire a remarkable monument, made of 600 pipes, and learn about the subject of the monument, one of Finland’s musical sons.

Examine a range of stuffed animals, stroll past the picturesque water features of the botanical gardens and inspect geological collections.