10 TOP Things to Do in Greater Helsinki August 2026

A historic building with a central dome and a market area with stalls and Christmas decorations.

A large cathedral with a green dome, surrounded by a square with people and buses.

A sculpture garden with a prominent abstract sculpture amidst autumn trees.

A cityscape with a prominent white building with a green dome, a waterfront with boats, and a clear blue sky.

A waterfront cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent domed structure, and a tower in the background.

Things to do

Helsinki: Temppeliaukio Church Entrance Ticket

£7

per adult

74% of travellers recommend

Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)

£42

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Helsinki: SkyWheel Helsinki Entry Ticket

£13

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

A Finntastic Walking Tour of Underground Helsinki

£20

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Helsinki: Korkeasaari Zoo Entry Ticket

£22

per adult

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

£27

per adult

Helsinki: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Archipelago Cruise

£43

per adult

74% of travellers recommend

A Self-Guided Tour of Helsinki's Oodi Central Library

£9

per adult

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Tallinn day cruise from Helsinki (independent visit)

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Finland: Nordic Caviar House in Helsinki. Tasting Experience

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From Helsinki: Porvoo Guided Day Trip with Transport

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Helsinki: Evening Archipelago Cruise

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Helsinki Cathedral

9.0/10 (2,178 reviews)

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

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