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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Helsinki [2025]
Temppeliaukio Church
4.5
/5
391 reviews
7.0
From US$9.35
Based on 8,930 reviews
Etu-Töölö | 874m from downtown
Phone +358923406320
Address: Lutherinkatu 3, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
20 ft blue dome & beams
Great acoustics & frequent concerts
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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 Central Station
4.3
/5
115 reviews
6.2
Based on 2,988 reviews
Kluuvi | 163m from downtown
Phone +35860041902
Address: Kaivokatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 10-20 minutes
Highlights:
Nordic architectural masterpiece by Saarinen
Walk to Senate Square & Cathedral
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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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Helsinki Cathedral
4.7
/5
391 reviews
6.1
Based on 6,216 reviews
Kruununhaka | 697m from downtown
Phone +358923406120
Address: Unioninkatu 29, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Helsinki
Highlights:
360° view of Helsinki
360° view of Helsinki skyline
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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!
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Sibelius Park
4.6
/5
277 reviews
6.0
Based on 1,678 reviews
Taka-Töölö | 1.7 km from downtown
Phone +358931039000
Address: Mechelininkatu 39, 00260 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Helsinki
Highlights:
Nature's symphony with sea breeze
Baltic Sea sunset in summer
Saved by 115 users30% positive reviews
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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.
The city of Helsinki, close to the Baltic Sea, is very beautiful and has unparalleled geographical advantages. It can reach St. Petersburg, Russia, and then Moscow by land. Therefore, Finland is a very important country in Europe. The importance of Finland can be seen in several world wars.
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Suomenlinna
4.4
/5
233 reviews
5.9
4 km from downtown
Phone +358968999850
Address: Suomenlinna C74, Suomenlinna, 00190 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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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SkyWheel Helsinki
4.4
/5
17 reviews
5.3
From US$17.52
Based on 403 reviews
Katajanokka | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +358404804604
Address: Katajanokanlaituri 2, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.2 of Night Attractions in Helsinki
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
5.2
Katajanokka | 1.2 km from downtown
Phone +3589634267
Address: Pormestarinrinne 1, 00160 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Popular church attracts 500k visitors
Jesus & saints in murals
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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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Oodi Helsinki Central Library
4.6
/5
5 reviews
4.8
Based on 626 reviews
Kluuvi | 176m from downtown
Phone +358931085000
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 3,416 reviews
Kruununhaka | 756m from downtown
Phone +358931039000
Address: 00170 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Free carousel at Christmas market
Walk to Helsinki's famous attractions
38% 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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Havis Amanda
4.3
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102 reviews
4.3
Based on 364 reviews
Kaartinkaupunki | 858m from downtown
Phone +35893101051
Address: Kauppatori, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
Recommended sightseeing time: 10-15 minutes
Highlights:
May Hat Festival Celebration
Unique student festival on April 30
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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.
There is a statue on the pier side of Helsinki Harbor Park, named Daughter of the Baltic Sea. The statue has beautiful lines and vivid facial expressions. No matter who walks here, they will stop and stare at the statue for a long time.
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