10 Days in Helsinki: A Journey through Art, Nature, and Finnish Delights

mehdi saai

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Helsinki, Finland, exploring vibrant parks, world-class museums, iconic landmarks, and indulging in delicious Finnish cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking beauty of this Nordic gem.

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Viator

Day 1Urban Oasis and Art Extravaganza

$17

$ 7

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Tranquil green park with a botanical garden, 19th-century greenhouse, fountains & sports fields.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Neoclassical architecture in large public square with the cathedral, Government Palace & university.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 2Market Magic and Cultural Delights

$12

$ 11

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Traditional 6-day food market with indoor & outdoor stalls for fruit, veg, fish, meat & cheese.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Urban seaside park with sculptures, a birch grove & benches, plus a pond, fountain & walking paths.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Tuhansien tarinoiden kahvila. Punainen tupa ja perunamaa Helsingin Töölössä, Sibeliuspuiston ja soutustadionin välissä, meren rannalla. Uunituoretta korvapuustia ja maalaisromanttista tunnelmaa tarjolla ympäri vuoden, tervetuloa!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 3Underwater Wonders and Olympic Marvels

$37

$ 7

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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Sporting events at the city's 1952 Olympic stadium, plus a museum & 72m panoramic viewing tower.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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1960s monument by Eila Hiltunen, with 600+ steel pipes forming a wave-like shape representing music.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 4Thrills and Artistic Marvels

$25

$ 7

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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20th-century & contemporary art collections & exhibitions in businessman/collector's former home.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5Contemporary Art and Architectural Wonders

$42

$ 7

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Station with Metro, regional & long-distance trains, designed by Eliel Saarinen & opened in 1919.

No time set

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Contemporary art museum & cultural center with thematic annual exhibitions, a theater & events.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

11 - 16 min

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Unique church popular as a concert venue, with a copper-lined dome & rock/rubble interior walls.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 6Iconic Landmarks and Seaside Bliss

$60

$ 4

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Steps lead up to Carl Ludvig Engel's grand neoclassical cathedral, topped with an iconic green dome.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Harborside market open year-round with food stalls, handicrafts & a heated cafe tent in winter.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Open year-round, this urban spa includes saunas, fresh/seawater pools, wellness facilities & events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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40-m observation wheel offering panoramic city views, a sauna cabin & a trendy champagne bar.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 7Artistic Treasures and Design Delights

$40

$ 11

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Functionalist space, built as a tennis venue, hosting temporary art exhibitions of varying styles.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Long-standing design museum with an extensive permanent collection, plus a cafe & gift shop.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 8History Unveiled and Natural Wonders

$37

$ 7

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Prehistoric artifacts, medieval treasures & 20th-century icons in a grandiose national museum.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

8 - 12 min

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Botanical/zoological/geological/paleontological specimens from round the world, including minerals.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 9Parks, Zoo, and Culinary Delights

$36

$ 11

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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This landscaped park with on-site restaurants & cafes offers views out to the sea & nearby islands.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Established in 1889, a zoo with 150 species including big cats & reptiles, plus dining options.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

22 - 27 min

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Wellamo - hyvän ruoan ja tunnelman tyyssija Katajanokalla. Wellamo on tunnelmallinen, 45-paikkainen ravintola Helsingin Katajanokalla. Pitkän historian aikana meidät on opittu tuntemaan maineikkaana ruokaravintolana ja loistavana yksityistilaisuuksien pitopaikkana...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 10Fortress Adventure and Spiritual Splendor

$24

$ 7

Eurohostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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