Visit Helsinki

You’re now standing in front of the Swedish Theatre, at the edge of Esplanade Park. Since Finland has two official languages—Finnish and Swedish—it was only natural to have a separate theatre for each. The Finnish- Read more

Built between 1888 and 1893, St. John’s Church is Helsinki’s largest Lutheran church and a striking example of Neo-Gothic architecture, designed by Swedish architect Adolf Melander. Its two towers, topped with matching Read more

A must-see neighbourhood in Finland’s capital, the Design District is a vibrant, creative hub filled with designer boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, museums, and fashion stores. It’s one of the trendiest areas in Helsinki Read more

As you walk down Fredrikinkatu, one of Helsinki’s top shopping streets, let’s take a moment to talk about the local cuisine! Helsinki has plenty to offer for food lovers. This is a city where eating well is part of everyday life. Read more

You’re now standing in front of the “Old Church of Helsinki.” As its name suggests, it’s the oldest church in the city centre! Built in 1826 on the grounds of a former cemetery, the church stands out with its crisp white-painted Read more

Welcome to the Kamppi district—one of Helsinki’s most central and vibrant neighbourhoods, brought to life by the large shopping centre in front of you. This is the biggest shopping mall in the city centre, a true paradise for Read more

This beautiful building is Helsinki’s Natural History Museum. When it was first built in 1913, it was actually a Russian secondary school, designed and constructed by two Russian architects in an ornate and flamboyant style. Read more

This is one of Helsinki’s true curiosities—and definitely not your typical church. In fact, you might be wondering if it is a church at all. From the outside, all you can really see is the dome, because the rest of the building is Read more

You’re now standing in front of the Finnish Parliament, designed by architect Pekka Helin, who won the design competition for the project. Completed in 2004, the building has nearly 300 offices and serves as the workplace Read more

This striking building on Narinkkatori Square is the Kamppi Chapel—a true architectural gem and one of Helsinki’s most unique landmarks. Built in 2012 as part of the World Design Capital project, the chapel symbolises Read more

On your right is Amos Rex, Helsinki’s museum of modern and contemporary art. The museum is housed in the Lasipalatsi, or “Glass Palace,” a striking Functionalist-style building from the 1930s. Originally built to host Read more

This stunning station is a masterpiece of Finnish Art Nouveau. Built between 1909 and 1919, it was designed to meet the needs of a booming capital. Helsinki’s population had grown from just 20,000 in the 1860s to nearly Read more

The Ateneum in front of you is widely considered one of the finest museums in Scandinavia, and holds the largest collection of classical art in Finland. Step inside to journey through the artistic movements that helped shape Read more

You’re now standing in front of the Finnish National Theatre, the oldest theatre in the country to perform in the Finnish language. It’s worth noting that Finland only gained independence in 1917. Before that, it belonged to Read more

Senate Square is one of Helsinki’s most iconic landmarks—a place where religion, politics, and commerce come together in the heart of the city. Beyond the unmissable Tuomiokirkko Cathedral, you'll also find the Read more

To better enjoy your visit to Helsinki and understand its monuments, it helps to take a quick dive into the history of the “White City of the North.” People have lived in Finland for over two thousand years. The first settlers Read more

Overlooking Senate Square, Tuomiokirkko is the city’s Lutheran and most iconic cathedral. It was built between 1830 and 1852, based on plans by architect Carl Ludwig Engel, who also designed the surrounding square. Read more

As you cross this little bridge, take a moment to enjoy the beautiful view of Uspenski Cathedral, rising above the island of Katajanokka—the very place you're about to explore. Beneath your feet flows the Katajanokka Canal, Read more

This striking red-brick cathedral is Helsinki’s Orthodox church, built in 1868 to serve the city’s Russian community during the reign of Tsar Alexander II, known as “the Liberator.” It rises here on Katajanokka Island, one of Read more

You’re now in the heart of Katajanokka, a small island just east of central Helsinki. It’s separated from the mainland by the Katajanokka Canal, which was dug between the 1830s and 1840s. In addition to the beautiful Read more

You’re now standing in front of Helsinki’s Presidential Palace, one of the official residences of the President of the Republic of Finland. The palace was completed in 1845—but before that, the site was home to a salt Read more

Market Square is one of the most vibrant spots in Helsinki—famous for its lively atmosphere and the Helsinki Market. Originally located on Senate Square, the market was moved here when the city’s main square was Read more

A true emblem of the city, Helsinki’s harbour has been here since the very beginning. It has evolved from a quiet fishing port, into a vibrant, tourist-friendly European capital. These days, the harbour serves a very different Read more