Top 20 Best Things to Do in Helsinki
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Helsinki

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  • Temppeliaukio Churchtop_1
    󰺂7.2
    18121
    Helsinki.Etu-Töölö874m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Rock Church in Helsinki has amazing acoustics
    Highlights:
    󱓊20 ft blue dome & beams
    Great acoustics & frequent concerts
    󱨠Saved by 184 users󱨠121 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Daniel2096Daniel2096

    I went to the Rock Church and although €5 to enter totally worth it, such a beautiful scenery and just a lovely experience to be in such a place carved directly into the rock.

  • Helsinki Central Stationtop_2
    󰺂6.2
    Helsinki.Kluuvi163m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Nordic architectural masterpiece by Saarinen
    󰋄Walk to Senate Square & Cathedral
    󱨠33% positive reviews
    4.3/5
    竞波竞波

    Helsinki Central Station has a long history. In 1862, there was already a simple station. The current building was built in 1919. It is said that there were many Chinese workers among the construction workers at that time. Today, it is a transportation hub of Helsinki and a landmark building, with a daily passenger volume of about 200,000. In 2013, it was rated as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world by the BBC.

  • Suomenlinnatop_3
    󰺂5.8
    Helsinki4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Open-air concerts & theater
    󱨜Baltic cities' views by ferry
    󱨠Saved by 133 users
    4.3/5
    Lavender and SunLavender and Sun

    Suomenlinna is built on a string of small islands off the coast of Helsinki. It is a masterpiece designed by Oksdin. Built more than 250 years ago, it is one of the largest existing coastal defense military fortresses in the world and one of the most important and famous attractions in Finland. Suomenlinna also has churches, military camps, city gates and other historical sites. It has rare maritime military relics in the world. In 1991, Suomenlinna was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO and was protected.

  • SkyWheel Helsinki
    4
    󰺂5.5
    25546
    Helsinki.Katajanokka1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Helsinki
    Highlights:
    󱓊Overlook Helsinki's iconic landmarks
    󰋄40m-high Helsinki sea view
    4.4/5
    ChiyiGraceChiyiGrace

    I really want to sit on it and experience it. This Ferris wheel is really big. It looks so beautiful at night. If you get up early in the morning, you can still see the sunrise. The way the sun rises complements each other so well. In Helsinki in winter, you can watch the Ferris wheel and quietly drink a cup of coffee and enjoy the night view of the sea. It’s a great enjoyment🥰.

  • Helsinki Cathedral
    5
    󰺂5.4
    Helsinki.Kruununhaka697m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Helsinki
    Highlights:
    360° view of Helsinki
    󱨜360° view of Helsinki skyline
    󱨠Saved by 195 users󱨠156 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    小北在旅游小北在旅游

    View: Helsinki Cathedral is famous for its white granite exterior and light green dome. Its golden spire and pure white walls can be seen from a distance from the sea. It is an outstanding example of neoclassical style architecture. The church's majestic spire is 62 meters high and is a prominent feature in the city's skyline, providing a different and beautiful view both during the day and at night. Value for money: Helsinki Cathedral is free to the public, making it a very cost-effective tourist attraction. Visitors can enter freely and admire its exquisite murals, sculptures and huge golden pipe organ without paying any fees. Richness of scenery: The interior of the church is spacious and bright, and natural light shines into the interior of the church through the huge windows, creating a solemn and sacred atmosphere. In addition, Senate Square in front of the church is also the best place to appreciate neoclassical architecture and Finnish cultural activities. Education level: Helsinki Cathedral is not only a religious place, but also an important cultural heritage in Finland. It was built in the early 19th century to demonstrate Finland's cultural and religious independence to the Russian rulers of the time. The church is therefore not only a place of religious ceremony but also a symbol of Finnish national pride. Interesting: Because of its unique architectural style and rich cultural background, Helsinki Cathedral has become an important place for tourists to explore the history and culture of Helsinki. The artistic works and regular concerts and cultural activities held in the church provide visitors with a rich cultural experience and interest. In general, Helsinki Cathedral is a beautiful, culturally rich and interesting tourist destination, and it is free and open to the public and has a high cost performance.

  • Sibelius Park
    6
    󰺂5.3
    Helsinki.Taka-Töölö1.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Nature's symphony with sea breeze
    Baltic Sea sunset in summer
    󱨠Saved by 128 users󱨠25% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    关裕年guanyunian关裕年guanyunian

    There is an inland park in Helsinki, Sibelius Park, named after the famous Finnish musician Sibelius. There is an inland lake in this place, with beautiful swans and seagulls. There are many visible natural scenery here, which is worth seeing. The rock church is very elegant and famous for its landscape design level, so many people come here to see the beautiful architecture instead of praying. This is why the rock church is the most famous. Many buildings are the same, as long as the design is thoughtful, it will be recognized by people.

  • Uspenski Cathedral
    7
    󰺂5.2
    Helsinki.Katajanokka1.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Popular church attracts 500k visitors
    Jesus & saints in murals
    󱨠Saved by 117 users󱨠31% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Bianx GlobetrotterBianx Globetrotter

    I'm amazed everytime I visit some old churches. And this was the best so far, This is located along the road Kanavatu, Helsinki. From Metro station i just walked around 17minutes to get here.

  • Oodi Helsinki Central Library
    8
    󰺂4.8
    Helsinki.Kluuvi176m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜360° panoramic café overlooking Helsinki
    󱨜3D printers & robot managers
    4.6/5
    dmfootagedmfootage

    Located in the centre of Helsinki this is a weird shaped building with multiple levels. plenty of things happening other than just reading and studying, there’s a kids play area and coffee and restaurants

  • Senate Square
    9
    󰺂4.7
    Helsinki.Kruununhaka756m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Free carousel at Christmas market
    󱨜Walk to Helsinki's famous attractions
    󱨠32% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    关裕年guanyunian关裕年guanyunian

    Helsinki, Finland is a beautiful and clean city. Since the nearest flights from Beijing to Europe are Moscow and Helsinki, many people who fly from Beijing choose to take Finnair flights and are more familiar with Helsinki.

  • Havis Amanda
    10
    󰺂4.2
    Helsinki.Kaartinkaupunki858m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊May Hat Festival Celebration
    󰋄Unique student festival on April 30
    󱨠25% positive reviews
    4.3/5
    竞波竞波

    This fountain figure statue has a history of more than 100 years. It was created by the famous Finnish sculptor Ville Vallgren in 1906 and has now become the city symbol of Helsinki.

What Best Things to Do are there in Helsinki?
These are all Best Things to Do in Helsinki:Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki Central Station, Suomenlinna, SkyWheel Helsinki, Helsinki Cathedral
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Helsinki?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Helsinki include:Temppeliaukio Church:4.5, Helsinki Central Station:4.3, Suomenlinna:4.3, SkyWheel Helsinki:4.4, Helsinki Cathedral:4.7
At what locations in Helsinki can Best Things to Do in Helsinki be found?
The Best Things to Do in Helsinki are mainly located in:Temppeliaukio Church:Helsinki, Helsinki Central Station:Helsinki, Suomenlinna:Helsinki, SkyWheel Helsinki:Helsinki, Helsinki Cathedral:Helsinki
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