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Best Things to Do
Top 15 Best Things to Do in Helsinki [2025]
Temppeliaukio Church
4.6
/5
387 reviews
6.8
From AU$ 14.14
Based on 8,898 reviews
Etu-Töölö | 874m from downtown
Phone +358 9 23406320
Address: Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
20 ft blue dome & beams
Great acoustics & frequent concerts
Saved by 131 users136 positive reviews
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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.
This stone church is the Temppeliaukio Church of Love or called "Rock Church", built on February 14, 1968, made of new granite stones, located in Helsinki, the country of Stoneland. It's quite unusual and classic, a church made entirely of stone. Stop by and visit if you have the chance to pass through Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
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Helsinki Cathedral
4.7
/5
391 reviews
6.5
Based on 6,206 reviews
Kruununhaka | 697m from downtown
Phone +358 9 23406120
Address: Unioninkatu 29, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
360° view of Helsinki
360° view of Helsinki skyline
Saved by 153 users180 positive reviews
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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.
Helsinki cathedral is such a beautiful site and the art is amazing, close by is the Senate Square, Presidential Palace, the market ( food and souvenirs) Uspensky Cathedral, Atheneum, Harbour
The city known for its innovative art, unique culture, and modern architecture. Love it!
Helsinki Central Station
4.3
/5
115 reviews
6.1
Based on 2,980 reviews
Kluuvi | 163m from downtown
Phone +358 600 41902
Address: Kaivokatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 10-20 minutes
Highlights:
Nordic architectural masterpiece by Saarinen
Walk to Senate Square & Cathedral
36% positive reviews
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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.
In the evening, I arrived at Helsinki Central Station to take the overnight train to Rovaniemi and head to the Arctic Circle. The architecture of the train station is very distinctive. There is a large semicircular arch design in the center. The old brick walls make the station more vintage. European train stations are open-style. You can enter and exit the platform without ticket inspection and security check. There will be conductors to check tickets on the train. The platform display will show the train information, and you can find the platform of the corresponding train.
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Sibelius Park
4.6
/5
277 reviews
6.1
Based on 1,671 reviews
Taka-Töölö | 1.7 km from downtown
Phone +358 9 31039000
Address: Mechelininkatu 39, 00260 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Helsinki
Highlights:
Nature's symphony with sea breeze
Baltic Sea sunset in summer
Saved by 102 users33% positive reviews
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In Helsinki there is an inland park, Sibelius Park, named after the famous Finnish musician Sibelius, this place has an inland lake, there are beautiful swans and seagulls, there are many natural scenery to see here, it is worth seeing. The rock church is very elegant, famous in the level of landscape design, so many people rely on architecture, see beautiful buildings, not here to pray, this is the most famous reason for the rock church. Many buildings are the same, as long as there is a thoughtful design will be recognized by people.
The city of Helsinki near the Baltic Sea is very beautiful, with unparalleled geographical advantages, and can reach St. Petersburg in Russia, thus reaching Moscow, so Finland is a very important country in Europe, and Finland is important in several world wars.
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Suomenlinna Museum
4.4
/5
224 reviews
5.9
Based on 118 reviews
4 km from downtown
Phone +358 9 68999850
Address: Suomenlinna C74, Suomenlinna, 00190 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Helsinki
Highlights:
Open-air concerts & theater
Baltic cities' views by ferry
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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.
The Suomenlinna also has churches, military barracks, city gates and other historical sites, and has rare maritime military relics in the world. In 1991, the Suomenlinna was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO and was protected.
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Finnish National Gallery
4.0
/5
67 reviews
5.4
From AU$ 43.31
Based on 1,138 reviews
Kluuvi | 380m from downtown
Phone +358 29 4500200
Address: Kaivokatu 2, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Annual themed art exhibitions
Join artist workshops & create
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This is the core building of the Finnish National Gallery, called Ateneum Art Gallery. It has a history of more than 130 years. The museum houses a large collection of oil paintings, watercolors, sketches, and various sculptures, with a total of more than 20,000 pieces.
The Finnish National Gallery is also a good place to go. The area of the National Gallery is also quite grand. You can also see a lot of good and interesting things here, and the art collections are also very rich.
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SkyWheel Helsinki
4.4
/5
17 reviews
5.3
From AU$ 26.52
Based on 400 reviews
Katajanokka | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +358 40 4804604
Address: Katajanokanlaituri 2, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Overlook Helsinki's iconic landmarks
40m-high Helsinki sea view
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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🥰.
It's been a while since I wrote a review. It's hard to live these days. I'm going to write about romantic dating places for an event. I think living is the only way to be romantic these days, and the location is not important anymore. I went to the Ferris wheel in Helsinki in the summer, and I didn't feel particularly romantic at the time. But now looking back, maybe I was born in a romantic environment but I'm not satisfied... Maybe living is the most romantic thing? !
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Uspenski Cathedral
4.5
/5
181 reviews
5.3
Katajanokka | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +358 9 634267
Address: Pormestarinrinne 1, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Popular church attracts 500k visitors
Jesus & saints in murals
34% positive reviews
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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.
Uspensky Orthodox Church is the largest Orthodox church in Scandinavia. It has a strong Moscow architectural style and was built in the mid-eighteenth century. The exterior is a green dome with a golden spire and red bricks all around, which is quite eye-catching. It is said that the interior walls are very simple and were all painted by Russian painters. I have not done any in-depth research on religion, but the building itself is quite beautiful.
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Helsinki Central Library Oodi
4.6
/5
5 reviews
4.8
Based on 607 reviews
Kluuvi | 176m from downtown
Phone +358 9 31085000
Address: Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
360° panoramic café overlooking Helsinki
3D printers & robot managers
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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
A very modern and stylish building that is in fact a library. A nice place to visit and read or simply explore the building. It is right next to the central railway station.
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Senate Square
4.6
/5
132 reviews
4.7
Based on 3,408 reviews
Kruununhaka | 756m from downtown
Phone +358 9 31039000
Address: 00170 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Free carousel at Christmas market
Walk to Helsinki's famous attractions
43% positive reviews
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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.
The Senate Square is the most famous square in the center of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The political, religious, scientific and commercial centers of Helsinki are all located in this square. Famous landmarks include the Helsinki Cathedral, the Government Palace, the main building of the University of Helsinki and other buildings.
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